Once we take down our Christmas decorations, there comes a time when we realize there is a tree standing in our living room. It always seems rather odd, yet it’s true. This guest, who we crowned in ornaments just weeks before, now becomes an ordinary tree again,...
Nothing can spruce up your home in the winter like fresh boughs of evergreen. Just as the cold weather saps your energy, the scent of balsam fir and incense cedar can revive your senses. Perhaps you’re pining for a new centerpiece or are ready for a real wreath? Tap...
Any plant as popular as a poinsettia is sure to have some myths surrounding it. You’ve probably heard that these red annual flowers are deadly to pets. As you’ll soon see, poinsettias are not always red, not annuals, and certainly not deadly. But far from diminishing...
Platt Hill Nursery is Chicago’s premier garden center and nursery. Additional Information: Artificial vs. Fresh Cut Christmas Trees: The Pros and Cons Pick the Best Pre-Lit Christmas Tree
Though many of us won’t be visiting distant family this year, we can bring the holidays right into our homes with seasonal decor. Here are tips for decking your halls—and your windows, doors, tables, bedrooms, and bathrooms too! Once our stomachs are stuffed, and...
