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Winterizing Outdoor Plants: Mulching and Protection Techniques for a Thriving Spring

As winter approaches, safeguarding your outdoor plants from freezing temperatures, harsh winds, and snow becomes crucial. Proper winterization not only protects your investments but also...

Specifying Plants for Stormwater & Green Infrastructure Projects: A Wholesale Nursery’s Guide

Specifying Plants for Stormwater & Green Infrastructure Projects: A Wholesale Nursery’s Guide Illinois municipalities, engineers, and landscape architects are increasingly tasked with designing landscapes that...

Wholesale Forecast 2025–2026: What Illinois Landscapers and Nurseries Should Order Now

Wholesale Forecast 2025–2026: What Illinois Landscapers and Nurseries Should Order Now The commercial landscaping and wholesale plant market is evolving fast. With supply chain shifts,...

Fall is the Best Time to Plant: A Guide to Seasonal Gardening

As the summer heat fades, many gardeners think it’s time to put their gardening tools away until spring. However, fall is actually an ideal time...

The Ultimate Guide to Fall Weather for Planting and Nurseries

As the seasons change and summer’s heat fades, fall emerges as an ideal time for planting and gardening. The combination of warm soil, cooler air,...

Nursery-Grown Plants for Landscaping Projects: Examples, Tips, and Benefits

Immigration Laws and Their Impact on Landscaping and Construction Projects

Immigration laws play a significant role in shaping the workforce landscape for landscaping and construction projects in the United States. With a substantial portion of...

Fall Planting Strategies for Commercial Landscapes in Illinois: Maximizing Establishment and Long-Term Success

For Illinois landscapers, municipalities, and large scale property managers, September marks the beginning of one of the most productive planting windows of the year. Cooler...

The Norway Spruce: A Majestic Plant for Residential and Industrial Decoration

The Norway Spruce (Picea abies) is a stunning evergreen tree known for its towering height, conical shape, and vibrant green color. This plant is not...

Designing for climate resilience: Plant choices and nursery practices for municipal success.

Illinois municipalities face increasing challenges in maintaining healthy urban forests and landscapes. Rising temperatures, intense rain events, and compacted urban soils demand plant choices and...