por Platt Hill Nursery | Oct 10, 2019 | Lawn & Garden
Where do you start? Raking leaves from trees and shrubs You can use your leaves for composting in an area to add more nutrients to the soil, but if the leaves have been infected with disease or insects make sure to throw them away. If you are unsure, play it safe and...
por Platt Hill Nursery | Sep 17, 2019 | Plantas Perennes, ÁRBOLES Y ARBUSTOS
Can I plant trees and shrubs in the fall in Chicago? Yes! Fall is a great time to plant in the Chicagoland area. The cooler temperatures of September and October produce better planting conditions because there is less heat which can cause stress in plants installed...
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 | 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 | May 14, 2019 | ÁRBOLES Y ARBUSTOS, Bricolaje/Cómo hacerlo
Are you wondering why your boxwoods are looking brown and damaged after the winter even though they have done well for several years? Do not fret, you are not alone! Extreme Chicago winters when the weather gets around -50 with wind chill hurts unprotected boxwoods....
