How to select the perfect fresh-cut Christmas tree How do you find the right Christmas tree for your family? Here are some things to look for when shopping for Christmas trees: Before leaving the house, know the maximum height and circumference your fresh-cut tree can...
Artificial vs Fresh-cut Christmas Trees Everyone is always wondering, should I have an artificial or fresh-cut Christmas tree? There is no right answer for everyone, but here are some things to consider while picking: High-quality artificial Christmas trees like at...
Boxwoods suffer from extreme Chicagoland winter temperatures. To help prevent and minimize winter burn on your boxwoods and evergreens this winter, Platt Hill Nursery recommends spraying your boxwoods with ‘Wilt Stop’. The product is a natural pine oil emulsion that...
One of a Kind Holiday Decorating! Decorating for the holidays is always a challenge. What makes it even more difficult is how many different stores you need to visit to try and get all the different decorations. It is always simpler to find one spot to get all of the...
Chicago winters can be tough on roses. Some roses are quite hardy in our area, such as knock out types, drift types, and landscape/shrub roses. Other roses such as hybrid teas, grandifloras, and floribunda roses need winter protection. To protect roses for winter,...
