by Platt Hill Nursery | Nov 18, 2019 | DIY/How to, Trees & Shrubs
Boxwoods suffer from extreme Chicagoland winter temperatures. To help prevent and minimize winter burn on your boxwoods and evergreens this winter, Platt Hill Nursery recommends spraying your boxwoods with ‘Wilt Stop’. The product is a natural pine oil emulsion that...
by 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...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Sep 17, 2019 | Perennials, Trees & Shrubs
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...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Jun 13, 2019 | DIY/How to, 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...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Apr 26, 2019 | Annuals, DIY/How to
The first thing is that a day of snow is not likely to harm your plants. The soil is already workable and one day of winter-like weather is not enough to make it freeze up again. Even if there is a freeze, and even if yes, it’s technically spring in Chicagoland....
