by Platt Hill Nursery | Feb 20, 2026 | DIY/How to, Houseplants
If your houseplants look a little rough by the end of winter, it can be really frustrating, especially when you’ve been doing your best, putting effort in by watering, adjusting placement, and even using fertilizer. However, it’s incredibly common for houseplants to...
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 | 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...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Jun 11, 2025 | DIY/How to, Landscaping, Lawn & Garden, Newbie Gardener, Winged Friends
Why Pollinator Gardens Matter Pollinators, like bees, butterflies, moths, beetles, hummingbirds, and more, play a vital role in the health of our ecosystems and food systems. But across the globe, these essential creatures are in trouble. Populations are shrinking due...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Jun 9, 2025 | DIY/How to, Landscaping, Lawn & Garden, Newbie Gardener, Trees & Shrubs
When it comes to adding romance, drama, and vertical beauty to a garden, climbing roses are a timeless choice. With their arching canes and generous blooms, they bring old-world charm to fences, trellises, arbors, and walls. But while their impact is grand, growing...
