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Fall Lawn Care & Seeding Guide
Fall is an ideal time of the year to get your lawn weed free and overseeded for a lush, green spring lawn. A lush, full lawn will naturally help block out and prevent future weeds from popping up. Wannemaker's Home...
7 Ways to Use Containers to Liven Up Your Outdoor Space
Crazy about containers? So are we. After all, pots, planters, boxes and other “portable gardens” are the perfect way to bring personality to any outdoor space. (more…)
Grilling Extravaganza
Head to Wannemaker’s Saturday, June 15th from 9AM-4PM for our Annual Grilling Extravaganza. Just in time for Father’s Day, this year’s event features hot savings on gifts for dad, grilling demos and samples, plus an appearance by BBQ Hall-of-Famer Meathead....
Meet Wannemaker’s Top Plant Picks of 2024
It's prime planting season here in Chicagoland! Whether you're a lifelong hobbyist or a budding newbie, spring is the perfect time to breathe new life into your garden. It just takes a little planning! (more…)
Cicada Season 2024: FAQs for Chicagoland’s Plant Lovers
Chicagoland is buzzing about the forthcoming cicada emergence in May and June of this year. Two broods of these periodical insects are set to hatch at the same time in certain parts of Illinois! (more…)
Live from the BBQ Department at Wannemaker’s! Spring Home & Garden Show
Live from the 30th Annual Wannemaker's Spring Home & Garden show! Join grill master Steve as he talks with vendors, showcases spring grilling products & more! (more…)
Live from the BBQ Department at Wannemaker’s! Special Guest Jim Taylor
Join our resident grill master and long-time manager of Wannemaker's grilling department, Steve, as he chats with Jim Taylor of Smokey Woods BBQ! Steve and Jim talk about Smokey Woods BBQ's wood chips, chunks, pellets, and sticks for smoking...
Live from the BBQ Department at Wannemaker’s! Special Guest Mike Starr
Join our resident grill master and long-time manager of Wannemaker's grilling department, Steve, as he chats with the owner of one of the newest products on The Wall at Wannemaker’s, Mike Starr of Blazing Star BBQ! Steve talks to...