Real vs Lifelike Christmas Trees

By Hannah Harris | December 11, 2018
Christmas Tree

As much as we love the holiday season, it’s a time filled with competing priorities. We want to have a home filled with jolly decor and inviting aromas, but we’re also busy balancing our time between the trays of Christmas baking and to-do lists that are as jammed as an Imperial cookie! So when it comes to Christmas trees, we’re left with a choice: would we rather save some extra time by cutting out the tree maintenance, or are we dedicated to the tradition of a live tree?

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Christmas Tree Styling Tips

By mvega | November 7, 2018

Christmas Tree Styling Tips When the air chills and snow falls, the countdown to Christmas begins. It’s the same story every year: a shopping list as long as your arm, a hundred cards to send, and a pile of presents to wrap. There’s also the matter of the tree, which will undoubtedly be the same…

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Holiday Eats & Good Treats

By Ben Tyler | December 20, 2016

One of the best things about the holidays is the parties! And the best thing about the parties? FOOD! Stonewall Kitchen not only offers incredible gourmet foods, but also fantastic recipes to try everything and really impress your guests! Browse the menu below of some of our favorite recipes using these great products. They’re sure…

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2016 Christmas Theme Trees

By Ben Tyler | December 2, 2016

Every year, and actually all year, not just the Christmas season, our team of expert designers spend countless hours on our famous themed Christmas trees! Starting with the selection of products and colors to best match the theme ideas, and then eventually building, designing, and decorating the trees. These trees and collections are our pride…

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Christmas Light Tips

By Ben Tyler | November 6, 2015

Christmas Light Tips Here are some quick tips to help you get your Christmas decorations and lights set up and perfected in no time at all! November is the Best Time to Decorate There’s no sense in waiting until the week before Christmas to hang your outdoor lights and other decorations. We have been fortunate to have…

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Ditch the Roses this Valentine’s Day…

By John White | January 30, 2015

…And Buy A House Plant! Yes, you heard us correctly, forget the plain old bunch of a dozen roses for Valentine’s Day this year.  Or maybe we should say, don’t get JUST a bunch of cut roses or other flowers. Sure, they look great at first, but how long do they really last? Maybe a…

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Top 5 Decorated Christmas Trees

By admin | November 12, 2014 |

This Year’s Top Trends in Tree Decoration This year there are a lot of great trends in holiday home decor. Here at Alsip Home & Nursery, we strive to be your go-to for the latest in trendy decor and as always, bring you the Best of Every Season! We have a great selection of ornaments,…

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Protect your Winter Landscape with Wilt Stop

By admin | November 5, 2014 |

The use of Wilt Stop by Bonide will greatly benefit many plants in your landscape throughout the harsh winter months. The all organic product is derived from pine sap and is available in a ready to use spray and concentrate.  It is simple and easy to use for all homeowners. Apply Wilt-stop in the fall…

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Fall Fairy Gardens

By admin | October 9, 2014 |

Gardener’s Are Getting Extra Creative With Fairy Sized Landscapes What Is Miniature / Fairy Gardening? You may have noticed miniature gardens set up around our stores, online, or in a neighbor’s yard. Miniature gardening has recently become the largest trend, partially because it’s a way for gardeners to enjoy their hobby on a small scale.…

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