by Platt Hill Nursery | Jul 8, 2026 | Annuals, DIY/How to, Lawn & Garden, Outdoor Living
Few garden purchases deliver more instant color than a hanging basket. The challenge is that many baskets look incredible in May and disappointing by July. What begins as a lush display of flowers can quickly become sparse, wilted, or overgrown as summer heat,...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Apr 13, 2026 | Annuals, DIY/How to, Newbie Gardener, Perennials
How to Create a Grandma Garden in Chicagoland & Rockford There’s something timeless about a grandma garden. Maybe it’s the overflowing flowers spilling across pathways, the scent of peonies and roses drifting through the air, or the feeling of stepping into a...
by Platt Hill Nursery | May 9, 2025 | Annuals, Landscaping, Lawn & Garden, Perennials
Choosing between annuals and perennials comes down to more than just plant preferences, it shapes how your garden grows, evolves, and flourishes through the seasons. Picture bold, bright blooms popping up all summer, only to say goodbye come fall. Now imagine another...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Sep 11, 2023 | Lawn & Garden, Annuals, DIY/How to
Designing autumn planters is a great way to bring seasonal colors and textures right to your front porch. With the start of every new season comes the opportunity for new seasonal planter designs, and autumn is no exception. Starting in September, a new palette...
by Platt Hill Nursery | May 16, 2023 | Annuals, DIY/How to, Lawn & Garden, Outdoor Living
“Looking to give your outdoor space a fresh and colorful look? Annuals are the perfect way to do it! This blog post is all about amazing annual planters that will take your porch pots and patio planters to the next level. We will cover everything from growing...
by Platt Hill Nursery | May 4, 2023 | Annuals, Lawn & Garden, Newbie Gardener
As the garden wakes up in the spring, many annuals are already in bloom and ready to provide flowers for bare spots in the garden. Like paint for the landscape artist, we can use them to bring color and fragrance wherever we choose. Whether in containers, between...
