by Platt Hill Nursery | Jun 28, 2019 | Gardening, Landscaping, Trees & Shrubs
TO WATER OR NOT TO WATER? You have just installed your new plants and proper watering is now most critical to their success. Q: How do I know when to water? A: The simple answer is when Mother Nature doesn’t provide rain and /or when the ground is dry. The best way to...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Jun 13, 2019 | Gardening, Landscaping, Trees & Shrubs
Why use mulch in Chicago? Mulch serves many purposes in your outdoor space. The primary purposes are to reduce water evaporation, prevent weeds, minimize erosion and add some beautiful texture to your outdoor space. Mulch will reduce the amount of water you have to...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Jun 3, 2019 | Gardening, Landscaping
Perfect Time to Start your Outdoor Space With the wet, cool May, many people in Chicago are wondering about whether or not it is too late to start working on their yard. Given the record-setting rainfall we had in May, June would be a perfect time to start getting...
