by Platt Hill Nursery | Apr 6, 2020 | DIY/How to, Houseplants
In the spring, you’re bound to see an Easter lily (or several!) in homes in the Chicagoland suburbs. These elegant white flowers are deeply meaningful in the Christian faith, commonly found in churches and places of worship, to celebrate their namesake holiday. If...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Mar 19, 2020 | Healthy Living, Houseplants
There is nothing a houseplant appreciates more than a warm sunspot near a window to drink in the nourishing rays. In small rooms, it’s not always easy to give our sun-loving friends adequate window light. But with a few creative techniques, we can easily adorn...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Mar 12, 2020 | Houseplants
Life is busy, so who wouldn’t want to add some spa-like serenity into their home? Orchids, and Moth Orchids, in particular, have been enjoying explosive popularity over the past few years. These striking houseplants are instantly recognizable by their colorful...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Feb 27, 2020 | Houseplants, Kid's Activity
If you offered your kids a trip to the Chicago Botanic Garden or the Lincoln Park Zoo, which one do you think they would choose? Chances are, the zoo has a little more pull with the younger crowd than the gardens do. When you think about what the average kid watches...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Feb 20, 2020 | Houseplants
Here comes the sun! While the warm spring air is still weeks away, we’re already starting to enjoy longer days—along with more sunlight streaming through our windows. Even in the wintertime, intense sunlight from a south-facing window might be too much for some of...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Feb 12, 2020 | Healthy Living, Houseplants
We’re calling it right now; green walls will be the biggest trend in houseplants for 2020. This versatile trend involves covering a wall in your home with beautiful plants to create an eye-popping living feature. Green walls can take many forms, from fully-mounted...
