by Platt Hill Nursery | Nov 28, 2025 | Christmas, Holidays
The holiday season has a way of transforming a space. A fresh garland draped across the mantel. A wreath on the front door that smells faintly of pine. A poinsettia adding color and warmth in the corner of the room. These small, living touches anchor the season in...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Nov 26, 2025 | Christmas, Holidays, Houseplants
As the season turns to winter, neighborhoods across Chicagoland start to change. Lawns rest, the sky begins to pale, and homes start their preparations for some of the most magical times of the year. Boxes of decorations appear, a favorite mug returns to the counter,...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Nov 25, 2025 | Christmas, Holidays
There’s something about the moment a Christmas tree goes up in a home that signals the beginning of the holiday season. But truthfully, that moment doesn’t begin in the living room. It begins in the decision-making: When should we get the tree this year? The answer,...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Sep 23, 2025 | Newbie Gardener, Perennials, Trees & Shrubs
What Makes Native Plants a Smart Choice? Native plants are perfectly adapted to Chicagoland’s Zone 5 climate, meaning they thrive with less maintenance. They offer food and shelter for birds, bees, and butterflies, enrich biodiversity, and help safeguard water...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Jul 24, 2025 | DIY/How to, Healthy Living, Newbie Gardener, Trees & Shrubs
What Is a Common Pawpaw Tree? The Common Pawpaw (Asimina triloba) is a native North American fruit tree known for producing custard-like tropical fruit—right in your own backyard. With flavor notes of banana, mango, and vanilla, this small tree adds exotic appeal to...
