by Platt Hill Nursery | Oct 12, 2026 | Annuals, Landscaping
By the time Labor Day passes, a lot of summer containers look tired. The petunias have gone leggy, the fillers have flopped, and the whole arrangement seems to know the season is ending. It is tempting to let those pots limp along until frost finishes them off, but...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Oct 9, 2026 | Annuals, DIY/How to, Newbie Gardener, Perennials
There’s something satisfying about walking outside with a pair of garden snips and coming back inside with an armful of fresh flowers. A home cut flower garden lets you enjoy bouquets all season long, whether you’re filling a vase for the kitchen table,...
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...
