Feature Areas And Fire Pits: A Landscape Planning Guide
Going into a landscaping project without a solid plan can lead to some costly mishaps down the road. Follow this guide to make sure it goes off without a hitch!
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Stone VS. Mulch, And Other Landscaping Tips For Beginners
Eager to kick off your first major landscaping project? We’ve got some good intel for those of you who are new to this kinda thing.
Read MorePropane, Charcoal, or Smoker? A Backyard Cookout Guide
Get ready for some good summer eats! We can already hear the sizzling steaks.
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 MoreValentine’s Day Gift Plant Guide
With Valentine’s Day just a heartbeat away, it’s time to think about how we’ll spoil our sweethearts this year! While a bouquet of flowers makes a thoughtful, traditional gift, why not treat your special someone to a live plant that can flourish all year? These popular Valentine’s Day plants are so perfect for the occasion, your significant other will fall in love at first sight.
Read MoreSeed Starting and Indoor Growing
Here in the Midwest, outdoor conditions aren’t always ideal for plants to thrive – particularly during those first few months of seeding and sprouting in late winter and early spring. All it takes is an unexpected frost or heavy winds for your garden to suffer and then it’s Game Over. Luckily, with the help of a few tools from our garden centre, you can eliminate the risks of growing outside and start growing your plants safely indoors. It’s easier than you think!
Read MoreBreathe Life Into Your Home With Our Top 10 Favorite Houseplants
Aside from the many beneficial roles they play – air purifier, oxygen producer, mood booster – houseplants add an element of style to your decor that can’t be mimicked by just anything else and they have a unique way of making a home feel – well, homier. There’s something about the delicate demeanor of a lacy leaf overarching from its container, or the way a tropical plant makes you feel like you’re on an island.
Houseplants provide a unique sense of joy to our surroundings that we just can’t get enough of. That being said, it can be overwhelming to select the perfect plant, or group of plants, for you and your home, and for those who don’t have much experience, it’s hard to know where to begin. To help you make the right choice for you, we’ve highlighted our top ten favorite houseplants to get you started!
Attracting Wild Birds – Learn Everything You Need for Sanctuary, Suet, and Seed
The best backyard company, aside from our friends and family, is an interesting array of native birds. They play the roles of backyard entertainers, decorators, and even pest control, making them the natural ally of the avid gardener! If we want to keep their company, it’s our responsibility to be good hosts and provide adequate food sources, water, and shelter to meet their needs.
Read MoreNew Year New Landscape: Start Planning Your Dream Garden with the Help of Our Landscape Designers
As the New Year approaches, we begin to think of all the fresh changes and new beginnings ahead. While there’s still plenty of snow on the ground and the summer sun is months away, now is the perfect time to start thinking about how we can make the most of our outdoor spaces. Perhaps this is the year to build that new patio you’ve been coveting, or to truly re-imagine your garden design. Whatever the scale of your project, our landscape designers have the expertise to make any dream a reality.
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