by Platt Hill Nursery | Apr 12, 2021 | Landscaping, Lawn & Garden, Trees & Shrubs
We wait all year for their riot of flowers. These landscaping plants give us colorful blossoms, invigorating fragrance, lush leaves, and sometimes fruit and dazzling fall colors. Here are the best spring-flowering trees and shrubs for the Midwest! Except for pruning,...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Nov 2, 2020 | DIY/How to, Lawn & Garden, Winged Friends
When winter comes, there’s no point in resisting. It’s best to dive in and embrace it in both our lives and landscapes. Trends for house decorating change from year to year, but winter’s beauty always offers ample gifts to work with. Here are the coolest ways to...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Sep 8, 2020 | Landscaping, Lawn & Garden, Outdoor Living, Trees & Shrubs, Winged Friends
Sweet-smelling spruce, pine, cedar and yew—and all of the wonders of the evergreen world—have many gifts to offer. Oak, maple, and elm often take the spotlight in summer, but when the deciduous leaves blow away in the fall, suddenly, the conifers take center stage. If...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Dec 3, 2019
Pruning – Lets get our tree’s ready for spring. As spring quickly approaches, it is a perfect time to learn how to prune to get better looking, healthier trees and shrubs. We want everyone to have a successful spring experience starting with trees and shrubs!...
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...
