After months of cold weather, muddy yards, and staring out the window waiting for green to come back… this is the moment everything changes. The trees fill out. Patios come back to life. Evenings get longer. You start grilling again, sitting outside again, and actually enjoying your yard. A few simple upgrades can completely change how your home feels this summer. # 1. Hanging Baskets Make Everything Feel Alive Nothing says summer quite like full, overflowing hanging baskets

Mother’s Day is the perfect time to celebrate the moms who love spending time outdoors, planting flowers, and creating beautiful garden spaces. At Perricone Garden Center and Nursery, we have everything needed to make Mother’s Day special, from vibrant hanging baskets in full bloom to colorful flowers, garden décor, tools, pots, and gardening essentials perfect for any gardening enthusiast. If you’re searching for the perfect Mother’s Day gifts for gardeners in the Chicago ar

Fast-Growing Trees for Backyard Screening If you’re looking for the best privacy hedges in northern Illinois, choosing the right plants can mean the difference between waiting years for coverage or getting a dense, beautiful screen quickly. Whether you’re trying to block neighbors, reduce road noise, or create a backyard retreat, these evergreen privacy trees are proven performers in Zone 5 climates like McHenry County and the Chicago suburbs. Grow with Perricone Garden Cente

Perricone Garden Center is receiving new shipments daily of beautiful maples, flowering trees and fresh shrubs. Flowering Crabapple trees are on sale!

Quality Bulbs and Seeds for Every Season at Perricone Garden Center At the heart of every successful garden is the right start. That's why we offer a broad selection of flower bulbs and vegetable seeds tailored to our local climate. Whether you're planting spring tulips, fall crocuses, or hearty Illinois-grown vegetables, our garden center stocks high-quality, non-GMO seeds and disease-resistant bulbs. Our knowledgeable staff can help you choose the right products based on yo

If you regularly buy trees, shrubs, mulch, soil, or seasonal flowers in Lake County, joining a garden center rewards program can help you save throughout the entire growing season. At Perricone Garden Center, our Perricone Perks membership was created specifically for Lake County homeowners who shop with us multiple times per year. Whether you’re planting a privacy hedge, refreshing landscape beds, or upgrading your outdoor space, Perricone Perks rewards you every time you

February may still feel like winter in the Chicago suburbs, but for Zone 5 gardeners, it’s the perfect time to prepare for a successful spring.

Fall Prep & Planting Guide for Chicago Area September is a month of transition in Zone 5 gardens. The hot summer days are fading, harvest...