Have you been admiring flickers, orioles, and warblers in your garden this summer? Maybe you planted tall trees for bird habitat or attracted them with sunflowers, berry shrubs, and native flowers. Some migratory birds have left for warmer climes by now, but many more...
Any plant as popular as a poinsettia is sure to have some myths surrounding it. You’ve probably heard that these red annual flowers are deadly to pets. As you’ll soon see, poinsettias are not always red, not annuals, and certainly not deadly. But far from diminishing...
Giving good gifts is certainly a skill. It involves listening closely throughout the year for hints that people occasionally drop about the things they want. If you haven’t been tuned in, don’t worry. There’s no need to go with the same bath salts you brought Mom last...
Platt Hill Nursery is Chicago’s premier garden center and nursery. Additional Information: Artificial vs. Fresh Cut Christmas Trees: The Pros and Cons Pick the Best Pre-Lit Christmas Tree
Though many of us won’t be visiting distant family this year, we can bring the holidays right into our homes with seasonal decor. Here are tips for decking your halls—and your windows, doors, tables, bedrooms, and bathrooms too! Once our stomachs are stuffed, and...
