by Platt Hill Nursery | Aug 28, 2020 | Houseplants, DIY/How to, Healthy Living
It’s the go-to greenery on interior designers’ “it” lists and graces the page of every home magazine or Instagram photo. It has design staying power and simply refuses to leaf (get it?). You may sometimes see its name shortened in modern...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Jun 16, 2020 | DIY/How to, Holidays, Lawn & Garden
Fixing up the landscape is often Dad’s favorite hobby—but with all the work he does for the family, he deserves a break. One day per year is hardly enough to show our appreciation for the fathers in our life, but we can still seize the chance to freshen up the...
by Platt Hill Nursery | May 23, 2020 | Annuals, DIY/How to
Have you ever looked at a professionally arranged planter and wondered what makes it so attractive? It’s simpler than you think. The best designs usually come down to three basic features: a thriller, filler, and spiller. The Thriller The thriller is the...
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 | Feb 3, 2020 | DIY/How to, Lawn & Garden, Newbie Gardener, Vegetables & Herbs
Want to know the secret to a lush, vibrant garden? Starting seeds indoors before the growing season begins allows you to grow more plants at a lower cost, all while giving you a head start in the spring! Here’s our beginner’s guide to starting seeds in Northern...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Jan 24, 2020 | DIY/How to, Houseplants
Like your first apartment, your houseplants will eventually grow out of its pot. If your plant is healthy and growing, you’re on the right track—but that also means it will eventually need a roomier place to lay down its roots. However, it’s not uncommon for folks to...
