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5 Ways to Freshen Up Your Patio in 2023

  Spring is that magical time of year when your patio suddenly becomes the most important room of the house... whether you’re ready or not. To help you quickly spruce up your outdoor space, we turned to our expert staff...

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4 Holiday Color Trends

  Deck the Halls with these 4 Holiday Color Trends!   1. ALL-ORGANIC. Try using natural tones and materials. Light greens really pop on a white palette, while darker hues feel seriously cozy against earthy browns.   2. METALLIC TONES....

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Shoppers’ Guide: Artificial Trees

  Want to spruce things up? Wannemaker’s has you covered. At Chicagoland’s Holiday Headquarters, we carry a huge selection of live and life-like trees, garlands and wreaths. (more…)

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Mum’s the Word: 4 Tips for Growing a Fall Fav

  Hardy, vibrant and bursting with color, mums are a favorite of fall gardeners and pollinators alike. They’re also the gift that keeps on giving; mums bloom for weeks at a time, so you can plant them in the late...

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grilling classes

Upcoming Grill Classes

  Backyard Hero Master Class Hands-On Experience- GRILLMASTER Presented By: Risky Brisket Championship BBQ Team Saturday, March 25 | 11:00AM | $125  Location: Wannemaker's Home & Garden New for 2023, all of our classes are now hands-on! Roll up your...

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Gardening Tips & Perennial Picks

  KEEP GROWING WITH BEAUTIFUL PLANTS & BIG IDEAS FROM WANNEMAKER'S! For Illinois gardeners, June is the perfect time to plant perennials. Wannemaker's has you covered with a HUGE SELECTION of top perennial picks, from HOSTAS and DAYLILIES to CONEFLOWERS and SO MUCH MORE. We have all your...

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Birdbaths

4 Tips for a Better Birdbath

  Dive into birdbaths and other summertime favs at Wannemaker’s! Looking to bring a pop of character to your lawn or garden? Head to Chicagoland’s outdoor living headquarters for high-quality birdbaths, fountains, garden statues and décor—plus so much more. In...

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Grill Classes with World Food Steak Champion, Sunny Moody

  Join Wannemaker's Home & Garden and the 2021 World Food Steak Champion, Sunny Moody for upcoming grill classes. The cost to participate is $150 per class. Classes take place at Wannemaker's, 1940 Ogden Avenue in Downers Grove. Competition Steak...

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6 Pro-Gardening Tips

  #1: Plan your plants! Perennials usually bloom for 1-2 months; so, with careful planning, you can have something blooming in spring, summer, and fall. #2: Shake things up. When selecting your plants, choose a variety of heights and textures...

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What’s Your Grill Style: Charcoal, Gas or Pellets?

  It’s the age-old question for grillers everywhere: Do you get a charcoal, gas, or pellet grill? Fortunately, there’s no wrong answer. It all depends on who you are and how you grill. If you’re the patient type, and you’re...

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