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. We aren’t the only ones who benefit from trees. Trees support the lives of animals, insects, birds, and plants. Other species depend...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Mar 31, 2021 | Healthy Living, Trees & Shrubs
We all have experienced the benefits of taking a deep breath. It helps give us focus and clarity, supports physical activities, and improves mental state. Even as kids we are taught to take a deep breath and count to ten when something upsets us. However, not all...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Mar 29, 2021 | DIY/How to, Outdoor Living, Trees & Shrubs
Berries are some of the most nutritious and tasty foods you can grow. Plant a berry bush this spring, and you’ll have a reliable harvest for years to come; often more than you can eat! While they are among the easiest plants to grow, proper pruning and soil care go a...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Mar 1, 2021 | Lawn & Garden, Landscaping, Trees & Shrubs, Vegetables & Herbs
To get from the dreaming stage to the doing stage, we need a plan. This is where the fun starts, but also where we have to get specific. Did you keep a garden log last year? If so, that will be helpful when planning for this year. Whether you did or not, you can still...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Feb 8, 2021 | DIY/How to, Lawn & Garden, Trees & Shrubs
Where can I plant arborvitae? Arborvitae, or ‘arbs’ for short, prefer to be planted in full sun areas that receive 6+ hours of sun per day. However, several varieties can thrive in partial shade areas that get 4-6 hours of sun per day. Most arborvitae varieties do not...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Oct 11, 2020 | DIY/How to, Lawn & Garden, Trees & Shrubs
Is it normal for my evergreen to turn brown? Why is my evergreen (pine, spruce, juniper, arborvitae) dropping interior needles? Should I be worried? No, it is perfectly “normal” for newly planted and established evergreens to drop interior needles in the...
