by Platt Hill Nursery | Feb 10, 2026 | Houseplants
Why Winter Is Hard on Houseplants Winter in Chicagoland can be especially rough on your indoor plants. With fewer hours of daylight, cooler window zones, and dry furnace heat pumping through the house, your leafy friends are dealing with a lot more than meets the eye....
by Platt Hill Nursery | Feb 3, 2026 | DIY/How to, Houseplants
If your houseplants struggle in winter, you’re definitely not alone. And you’re not a bad plant parent, either. Winter houseplant problems happen because light levels drop, indoor air becomes extremely dry, watering habits don’t adjust, and temperature swings stress...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Jan 6, 2026 | DIY/How to, Houseplants
If you haven’t noticed by now, winters are hard in Chicagoland, the air inside most homes feels noticeably different. Skin tightens, static electricity shows up everywhere, and houseplants (especially the tropical ones) start looking a little tired. Leaves lose their...
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 | Apr 10, 2025 | Houseplants
Dry air can be tough on houseplants, especially during winter when heaters are running and moisture levels drop indoors. Many tropical plants, like ferns, orchids, and calatheas, naturally grow in humid environments, and when the air is too dry, their leaves can turn...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Apr 10, 2025 | DIY/How to, Houseplants, Landscaping, Vegetables & Herbs
Watering can be tricky. Too much, and your plants drown. Too little, and they dry out. The key is knowing when and how much to water so your plants stay happy and healthy. Every plant has its own needs, and factors like temperature, humidity, and soil type all make a...
