by Platt Hill Nursery | Feb 20, 2020 | Houseplants
Here comes the sun! While the warm spring air is still weeks away, we’re already starting to enjoy longer days—along with more sunlight streaming through our windows. Even in the wintertime, intense sunlight from a south-facing window might be too much for some of...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Feb 12, 2020 | Healthy Living, Houseplants
We’re calling it right now; green walls will be the biggest trend in houseplants for 2020. This versatile trend involves covering a wall in your home with beautiful plants to create an eye-popping living feature. Green walls can take many forms, from fully-mounted...
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 | Nov 15, 2019 | Christmas
One of a Kind Holiday Decorating! Decorating for the holidays is always a challenge. What makes it even more difficult is how many different stores you need to visit to try and get all the different decorations. It is always simpler to find one spot to get all of the...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Aug 27, 2019 | DIY/How to, Trees & Shrubs
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...
