por Platt Hill Nursery | Ago 27, 2019 | Bricolaje/Cómo hacerlo, ÁRBOLES Y ARBUSTOS
What is happening to my Magnolia? Magnolia Scale! Are you starting to notice white spots all over your Magnolia? Are you starting to notice a sticky substance all over the plant and at the base of the plant? You are not alone; it is called magnolia scale and it is...
por Platt Hill Nursery | Ago 13, 2019 | Plantas Anuales, Bricolaje/Cómo hacerlo
When should I plant my mums? The best time to plant your mums is August or early September. If you can get your mums in the ground before they start blooming you will double the bloom time. The plant will get a more robust root system which helps elongate the bloom...
por Platt Hill Nursery | Jun 28, 2019 | Bricolaje/Cómo hacerlo
TO WATER OR NOT TO WATER? You have just installed your new plants and proper watering is now most critical to their success. Q: How do I know when to water? A: The simple answer is when Mother Nature doesn’t provide rain and /or when the ground is dry. The best way to...
por Platt Hill Nursery | Jun 13, 2019 | Bricolaje/Cómo hacerlo, Lawn & Garden
Why use mulch in Chicago? Mulch serves many purposes in your outdoor space. The primary purposes are to: reduce water evaporation prevent weeds reduce erosion add a beautiful texture to your garden Because the sun isn’t able to reach the soil, it’s unable...
por Platt Hill Nursery | Jun 3, 2019 | Landscaping, Lawn & Garden
Perfect Time to Start your Outdoor Space With the wet, cool May, many people in Chicago are wondering about whether or not it is too late to start working on their yard. Given the record-setting rainfall we had in May, June would be a perfect time to start getting...
