Lawn & Garden Care
Protect Your New Plantings from Deer, Rabbits and Pest Damage
01Prevent Deer from Eating Plants02Protect Plants from Rabbits and Other Rodents03Invasive Insects: Repel Pests Naturally04Insect Repellents Available Here at Alsip We’re all eager with anticipation this time of year as…
Read MoreHanging Basket Care
01Watering Basket Plants02Fertilizing with Jack’s Classic Petunia FeED03Maintaining Plants in Hanging Baskets04Best Flowering Annuals for Hanging Baskets Nothing brightens up the patio like a collection of hanging basket full of…
Read MoreOutdoor Pruning
01What are the Benefits of Outdoor Care Pruning? 02Pruning Outdoor Plants 101 03Tips for Successful Shrub Pruning 04Pruning Outdoor Tomatoes 05How to Prune Herbs 06How & When to Prune Trees First-time plant pruners may be hesitant to cut away at their…
Read More7 Reasons to Plant in the Fall
The kids are back in school and the long dog days of summer have ended – you might think the gardening season has also come to a close. You’ll be…
Read MorePlant Bulbs in the Fall for Bursting Spring Blooms!
Fall weather is upon us and while changing autumn leaves and pumpkin spice lattes dance in our heads – now is an excellent time to consider planting bulbs now in…
Read MoreIn the Landscape: Fall is Finally Here, What Now?
After a cooler than usual August in Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana, we just endured several record days of heat for September and it was also one of the driest Septembers…
Read More4 Ways to Avoid Raking Leaves
If you’re like the majority of homeowners, as soon as leaves start to change color, all you can think about is the daunting, mundane, difficult task of raking up all…
Read MoreSummer Weed Control
Here are some of the most common weeds that plague our lawns through the summer season: Annual Bluegrass • Light green, cool-season annual grass • Bunch type or ‘clump’ growth…
Read MoreSimplified Seed Starting
When questioned about seed starting, you may ask; “Why on earth would I start my garden from seed myself?!” and “Shouldn’t I just get starter plants in the spring and summer like…
Read More“Lasagna Pot” Bulb Planter
What’s Your Favorite Spring Flowering Bulb? Now’s the time to start thinking spring… in the fall! Create a fantastic planter with all of your spring flower favorites by following our…
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