by Platt Hill Nursery | May 31, 2021 | Lawn & Garden, DIY/How to, Trees & Shrubs
Roses have a reputation for being challenging. The reality is that many modern varieties are resilient and hardy, thanks to the patient effort of plant breeders over the years. Still, it’s natural to give some extra love to the most beautiful flowers in the garden....
by Platt Hill Nursery | May 3, 2021 | Lawn & Garden, Landscaping, Trees & Shrubs, Vegetables & Herbs
With new flowers bursting every day, butterflies emerging, and migratory birds arriving, May is the time to frolic amidst the springtide. Caught in the rush of scents and colors, it’s easy to forget the important tasks that will set your garden up for success. Here is...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Apr 15, 2021 | Lawn & Garden, DIY/How to, Houseplants, Newbie Gardener, Trees & Shrubs
If you’re wondering how frequently to water your plants, the key is to give the right amount at the right time, but that’s only the first step. Proper plant watering means knowing how to water, not just how often. A few simple tricks can save on the water bill,...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Apr 12, 2021 | Lawn & Garden, Landscaping, Trees & Shrubs
We wait all year for their riot of flowers. These landscaping plants give us colorful blossoms, invigorating fragrance, lush leaves, and sometimes fruit and dazzling fall colors. Here are the best spring-flowering trees and shrubs for the Midwest! Except for pruning,...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Apr 5, 2021 | Lawn & Garden, Landscaping, Trees & Shrubs, Vegetables & Herbs
Now that April has arrived, it’s finally time to drop our winter habits and start gardening again. But sometimes, it’s hard to know what to do with the brown landscape of early spring. Some gardening tasks must wait until May, but for the most part, here in Zone 5,...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Apr 1, 2021 | Healthy Living, Trees & Shrubs
We are part of the Chicago Region Trees Initiative (CRTI), the largest initiative in the country building a healthier regional forest. Trees save lives by cleaning the air we breathe. Air pollution has been linked to numerous health issues, but trees, especially...
