The Manual
Spring Pop: Caring for Spring-Flowering Bulbs
If you’re looking forward to a spring full of pops of color, then it might be time to brush up on your spring bulb care! Taking good care of your spring-blooming bulbs will reward you with beautiful blooms for Easter and beyond.
Read MoreWinter Wake Up
Get solutions to all your garden problems by tackling issues head-on during the early spring. Read our guide for having your best gardening season yet.
Read MoreHouseplant Horoscope
May the stars align as you find out what houseplant is the perfect match for your zodiac sign.
Read MoreWhat you Need to Know to Grow: Cannabis Cultivation 101
The future is now! Growing your own cannabis is now legal in Illinois and more accessible than ever. With a little time and research, you can be growing your own medicinal garden this year. Keep reading to learn some basics on cultivating cannabis in your home and garden. Growing Cannabis 101 There are some universal…
Read MoreHow to Care for Orchids
About Orchids Best Light Conditions for Orchids Best Orchid Pots Best Temperature & Humidity for Orchids How to Water Orchids How to Fertilize Orchids Orchids offer your home interiors a certain unmatched elegance hard to replicate with other houseplants. However some plant keepers shy away from owning these refined beauties in fear that they may…
Read MoreTop Houseplants We’re Loving This Winter
Houseplants are the perfect addition to your home to liven up any space, especially during the Winter months. Not only do they bring color & texture to the room, but many of them also help to purify the air in your home. Take a look at some of our most popular houseplants listed below! Pilea…
Read MoreHow to Add Greenery to your Holiday Centerpieces
Adorning your table with a lush green centerpiece is a wonderful way to bring some holiday spirit right to the hub of your home sweet home. The right focal point can delight the family and add, not distract, from your special time together. Here are some ideas and inspiration for your own beautiful holiday centerpieces.
Read MoreHow to Care for a Real Christmas Tree
The Christmas tree industry plants millions of trees every year, helping to combat climate change and produce fresh oxygen. Learn how to care for a real Christmas tree, so you can celebrate the holidays all while reducing your carbon footprint!
Read MoreThe 4 Best Recipes for an Easy Thanksgiving Dinner
Make use of the last of your vegetable garden harvest with an amazing Thanksgiving dinner feast, featuring Alsip’s 4 favorite easy holiday recipes.
Read MoreMice to Know Ya: The Safe Way to Get Rid of Mice in the Garden
Mice may look sweet and innocent, but they can do some serious damage to your crops, and they spread disease through their droppings. Here’s how to send mice running for the hills!
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