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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…)
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...