por Platt Hill Nursery | Ago 18, 2021 | Lawn & Garden, Bricolaje/Cómo hacerlo
It is the perfect time to overseed your lawn! Our grass seed experts recommend overseeding August 15th to September 15th in the Chicagoland area. When seeding lawns, use grass seed appropriate to your site. The best choice for most lawns in northern Illinois is a mix...
por Platt Hill Nursery | Ago 17, 2021 | Bricolaje/Cómo hacerlo, Lawn & Garden, Outdoor Living, Plantas Perennes, Winged Friends
Bee Balm is a fragrant perennial flower, also known as Wild Bergamot, the sweet-smelling leaves recall the bergamot spices in Earl Grey tea, but this flower actually comes from the mint family. It’s a favorite for pollinators and an easy summer bloomer to grow...
por Platt Hill Nursery | Ago 10, 2021 | Bricolaje/Cómo hacerlo, Lawn & Garden, Outdoor Living
Creeping Charlie, also known as ground ivy, was brought to North America by Europeans as a medicinal herb and ornamental plant. Since then, it’s spread across the country in disturbed sites, natural areas, and most commonly, in lawns. It can reproduce from any small...
por Platt Hill Nursery | Ago 2, 2021 | Bricolaje/Cómo hacerlo, Verduras & hierbas
What’s that black spot on the end of your tomatoes? It’s called blossom end rot, and contrary to appearances, it’s not a fungus or disease. It’s a condition caused by insufficient calcium uptake in your plants. It may affect squash, cucumbers, peppers, and melons, but...
