por Platt Hill Nursery | Sep 27, 2021 | Bricolaje/Cómo hacerlo, Lawn & Garden
Anything you leave outside is bound to get weathered, whether it’s a ceramic pot, a pair of shears, or even the leaves on a tree. While a tree can shed old leaves and grow new ones, your garden pots won’t magically renew themselves. They need to be cleaned and...
por Platt Hill Nursery | Ago 23, 2021 | Bricolaje/Cómo hacerlo, Vida sana, Landscaping, Lawn & Garden, Outdoor Living, ÁRBOLES Y ARBUSTOS
Do you notice yellow leaves on your trees or shrubs? It’s not fall yet! They may be turning from a lack of water, disease, insects, or a nutrient deficiency—or it might be a case of “iron chlorosis.” It sounds quite technical, but really, it just means your plant is...
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 | Jul 26, 2021 | Lawn & Garden, Landscaping, Outdoor Living, ÁRBOLES Y ARBUSTOS
Japanese maples are small trees prized for their color and graceful form. Their fall fireworks are only the finale of a whole summer of colorful leaves, which emerge red or purple in many varieties. Here’s everything you need to know about choosing and caring for...
