Lawn & Garden Care
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 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…
Read MoreWeed Control
01Preventative Methods of Weed Control02Solutions for Lawn Weed Control Many of us love gardening because of the meditative quality is has— toiling around in the sunshine and fresh air is a total breeze. But, there’s still that one part of gardening that isn’t always met with cheers of enthusiasm: weeding. Crawling around the yard and…
Read MoreSummer Lawn Problem Prevention
01Weeds: The Most Common Summer Lawn Problems02Lawn Problems from Overwatering03Lawn Problems from Underwatering04Lawn Care When Pests Invade05Canine Lawn Damage06Summer Lawn Diseases A well-manicured lawn completes the overall look of your landscape. No matter how gorgeous your garden is, if it’s surrounded by a patchy, uneven bed of grass, it really spoils the scenery. Lawns see…
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