McAdam Nursery & Garden Center Hosts Realtor's Client Party
Oct. 14th, 2019 by W Scott McAdam Jr.
For Long-Term Flourishing, Our Mums Are the Word
Sep. 16th, 2019 by W Scott McAdam Jr.
One of the joys of horticulture is nurturing growth that lasts—those long-blooming, hardy plants that thrive through the end of the season.
At first glance, you may consider mums at big-box stores as the quintessential example of this sustained beauty. However, it’s only a matter of (just a little) time before you discover that what is in bloom now is sure to wilt and become brown. The reason this occurs is that these mums were likely grown in warm greenhouses to flush leaf growth and then chilled to force blooms to set earlier than is natural.
The Watering Paradox
Aug. 14th, 2019 by W Scott McAdam Jr.
If I had a dollar for every time someone told me they water their turf every other day for 15 minutes per zone, I’d be able to take a much-needed vacation.
A common belief among homeowners is that in order to keep your grass green and healthy, you need to water frequently, yet not much at a time, to avoid overwatering. However, more negative than positive comes from this frequent, shallow watering:
Spring ’20 Flood Prep: Are You Ready?
Jul. 10th, 2019 by W Scott McAdam Jr.
Temperatures have finally begun soaring into summer-like 90s.
It may be enough to wash away some of our recent heavy rainfall memories. But here are the facts: Chicago had the wettest May on record and the 16-plus inches of spring rain overall was the second-most since 1871.
3 Plants that Promote Pollinators
Jun. 6th, 2019 by W Scott McAdam Jr.
We championed pollinators in April (“Every Day is Earth Day: Backing Our Bees”). Now, with National Pollinator Week from June 17-23, it’s not too early to return to this vital and urgent topic.
For Mother’s Day & Beyond
May. 6th, 2019 by W Scott McAdam Jr.
Mother’s Day is coming up this Sunday, May 12th, and now that spring has (finally) arrived, it’s time to set roots with new plantings almost as beautiful as mom herself. Flowering shrubs, specimen ornamentals, a plethora of perennials and flowers, organic soils and amendments – the time is now.
And this year, when you visit our Center at 2001 Des Plaines Ave. (just a half-mile south of the Forest Park Plaza), you will find a new, refreshed look to our layout.
Featured in the Forest Park Review: "Forty Years of Growth"
Apr. 25th, 2019 by W Scott McAdam Jr.
"In January 1979, two brothers planted a landscaping business in a River Forest basement, with the aim of growing the firm beyond simply mowing their friends' lawns."
That's how a recent feature story, marking our 40th anniversary in business, opens up on our humble beginnings.
Every Day is Earth Day: Backing Our Bees
Apr. 23rd, 2019 by W Scott McAdam Jr.
Earth Day, officially, was this past Monday.
But at McAdam, we take our role as environmental stewards seriously and see every day as an opportunity to protect our planet.
That includes preserving and protecting bees. One of the most vulnerable species, bees benefit from two apiaries on the grounds of our headquarters. Here are other fascinating facts about these pollinators, as found at EarthDay.org:
ILCA is Key to Finding Dream Landscaper
Mar. 11th, 2019 by W Scott McAdam Jr.
In this crowded landscaping market, a consumer’s first challenge is to distinguish between reputable and not-so-reputable contractors. How can you spot the difference?
In Illinois, here is one of the first questions you should ask a business: Are you a member of the Illinois Landscape Contractors Association (ILCA)?
5 Tips to Spring Into Your New Project
Feb. 12th, 2019 by W Scott McAdam Jr.
Winter is more than halfway over, which means it’s time to start planning your landscape project or new design so you can hit the ground running as spring arrives. A five-step plan can help make that happen:
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