Sun and Water 101: How Long & How Much
Whether you’re a beginning gardener or just trying to polish your green thumb, studying up on sun and water needs for your plants is a great plan.
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Our Top 10 Favorite Trees this Year and How to Care for Them
Happy Arbor Day! On April 30th, we celebrate Arbor day by thanking the trees in our lives for bringing us beauty, blooms, and beloved oxygen. Get inspired by our top 10 list of best trees you can plant in your own backyard.
Read MoreSpring 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 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!
Read More7 Low-Maintenance Perennials For Easy Flower Gardening
No need to fuss over these low-maintenance flowers! Just let them do their thing, and they’ll come back year after year.
Read MoreMore Than Beauty: Plants That Perform Double Duty
Don’t underestimate the power of these popular garden plants! They might look like they’re just sitting pretty, but they’ve got a few tricks up their sleeves that you can undoubtedly benefit from.
Read MoreThis Year’s Top 5 Spring Annuals
We’ve got a stellar lineup of brand new annuals for 2020! Check out these 5-star performers that are sure to steal the show this spring.
Read MoreComposting Basics: 5 Easy Tips For Beginners
Wanna start composting, but are not sure where to begin? Start here at Alsip Home & Nursery!
Read MoreMaster the Art of Irrigation & Drought-Tolerant Plants
01Irrigation Techniques and Tips02Automatic Irrigation Systems03Gardening and Irrigation with Drought-Tolerant Plants04The Best Drought-Tolerant Plants If getting out in the garden daily and watering plants by hand doesn’t exactly jive with your schedule, there’s a solution that won’t use up all your spare time: gardening with irrigation systems and drought-tolerant plants. By installing an automatic irrigation…
Read MoreYour Guide to Ornamental Grasses
01Ornamental Grasses: Planting and Care Guide02Ornamental Grasses and Landscape Design03Native Ornamental Grasses04Exotic Ornamental Grasses for the Landscape Ornamental grasses can add so much visual interest to a landscape, without being too showy and competing with your flowers. We particularly love tall grasses that flutter in the wind, adding some movement and a little drama to…
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