by Platt Hill Nursery | Oct 16, 2020 | Lawn & Garden
Before we list common landscape weeds in Chicagoland (and Northern Illinois), we should define what a weed actually is. The description might not be what you’d expect: What is a weed? A weed is defined as any plant that is growing where it is not wanted. The...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Oct 12, 2020 | Houseplants
Taking care of indoor succulents in the fall and winter depends on the specific plant at hand. On the whole, they’re an easy to grow as a group. Give them sandy soil, a little water and sunlight, and they’ll return the favor with exquisite shapes, purer air, and...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Oct 9, 2020 | Healthy Living, Houseplants
Boost Your Indoor Decor With A Halloween Garden Plants can offer some great fear factor with spines, needles, and carnivorous tendencies. Instead of plastic Halloween decorations, go natural with an indoor Halloween garden! Nature has plenty of beautiful and bizarre...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Oct 5, 2020 | DIY/How to, Holidays, Outdoor Living
Decorating with pumpkins is an easy way to bring autumn style to your garden. Although they’re most often used for jack-o-lanterns, pumpkins can stand alone with their amazing range of shapes and colors. They’re a symbol of nostalgia, bringing the harvest-time spirit...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Oct 2, 2020 | Lawn & Garden, DIY/How to, Healthy Living
Blueberry bushes offer such richness to our gardens, and it’s easy to see why they’re so popular. With a little preparation and some patience, these radiant plants can be garden showstoppers. Blueberries are slow to establish taking 2-3 years to take hold...
