Colorful Annual Flowers that Help Pollinators Thrive

Get your garden blooming and help pollinators thrive with these annual flowers in Illinois. Cosmos, lantana, zinnias, alyssum, and salvia are some of the best options to attract bees and butterflies, and they prefer full sun to part shade. Plant them in the spring after the last frost date and watch your garden come to life!

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Get Ready for Spring! Blossoming Beauty Awaits.

Celebrate the season of renewal by exploring our 11-acre garden center and discovering our locally sourced collection of plants, perfect for transforming your outdoor living spaces and enhancing the look of your yard, while also picking up some valuable tips and tricks to make the most of spring.

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2023 Garden and Landscape Trends

With the ever-changing weather patterns and a growing interest in sustainable gardening practices, it's no wonder that Chicagoland gardeners are always looking for new ways to keep their gardens thriving. While the fashion and design industries are known for celebrating ever-changing trends, gardening trends tend to have more staying power. Keep reading as we explore some of the garden trends emerging in 2023.

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Coneflower-Power

#DYK: Using exotic plants from other regions in your landscape contributes to the decline and possible extinction of our local birds, animals, and insects. That's why every Chicagoland garden needs Coneflowers! These native plants are critical to the health and well-being of native wildlife, providing seeds and nectar for resident animals and pollinators.

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Winter Burn on Evergreens

Evergreens beautifully bring life during the cold, snowy winter months. But, since they don't require a lot of attention, it's easy to forget that they might need extra protection to stay vibrant this time of year. While they can endure a midwest winter, a little care in the fall will decrease the potential for damage, allowing them to maintain good health through the season.

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Gardening Tip: Pair These Plants

Plants can be picky. So, it’s important to tend to your plants’ “preferences” to attain optimal garden health. Since a diverse garden makes for a stunning sight, we’ve listed a few plants that “prefer” similar conditions, grow beautifully together, and will stop passersby in their tracks.

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Prevent and Treat Winter Burn

Evergreens beautifully bring life during the cold, snowy winter months. But, since they don't require a lot of attention, it's easy to forget that they might need extra protection to stay vibrant this time of year. While they can endure a midwest winter, a little care in the fall will decrease the potential for damage, allowing them to maintain good health through the season.

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Community Love: Turning Pointe Autism Foundation

The work of our pals at Turning Pointe in Naperville genuinely moves us–so we made a video to showcase them! This team provides their autistic students with behavioral and employment support, which helps them flourish in society. We’re always rooting for these guys!

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Marigolds + So Much More.

Happy summer plant lovers! Did you know that Marigolds thrive in warm weather and bright sun? It's the perfect time for this annual favorite...and to learn how you can keep them (and other plants) healthy with proper hydration. Let's dig into these golden tips and hydrating tricks from our very own Hinsdale Nurseries staff.

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