Horticultural Specialties

Horticultural Specialties Premium landscape design, installation, and maintenance.
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Is your lawn looking a little thin after summer? 🌱Overseeding introduces new grass seed into existing turf to help fill ...
09/06/2026

Is your lawn looking a little thin after summer? 🌱

Overseeding introduces new grass seed into existing turf to help fill in bare or thin areas and improve the overall density of your lawn.

Early fall provides favorable conditions for new grass to get established before winter—and a thicker lawn can also help crowd out weeds.

📞 Contact Horticultural Specialties to learn more about fall overseeding!

🏈We are proud to prep the Sandwich football field for the big game tonight! 🏈Sandwich vs Plano tonight at 7pm!Come out a...
09/04/2026

🏈We are proud to prep the Sandwich football field for the big game tonight! 🏈

Sandwich vs Plano tonight at 7pm!

Come out and support your favorite team!

Over time, soil can become compacted, making it harder for air, water and nutrients to reach the roots. Core aeration he...
09/03/2026

Over time, soil can become compacted, making it harder for air, water and nutrients to reach the roots. Core aeration helps loosen compacted soil and creates better growing conditions for your lawn.

Fall is a great time to aerate and give your turf a boost after the stress of summer.

📞 Contact Horticultural Specialties to learn more about fall aeration! 630-549-9246

September is a great time to give your lawn a fresh look.Summer can be tough on your lawn. ☀️🌱 Now that September is her...
09/01/2026

September is a great time to give your lawn a fresh look.

Summer can be tough on your lawn. ☀️🌱 Now that September is here, it’s a good time to take a look at how your turf handled the heat.

Thin areas, weeds and other signs of summer stress can help tell you what your lawn may need heading into fall.

Fall is a great opportunity to help your lawn recover and prepare for the seasons ahead. 🍂

Summer may not be over yet, but now is a great time to start thinking ahead. 🌱🍂Fall is an important season for lawn care...
08/30/2026

Summer may not be over yet, but now is a great time to start thinking ahead. 🌱🍂

Fall is an important season for lawn care. Aeration, overseeding and fall fertilization can help your lawn recover from summer stress, strengthen turf and prepare for the seasons ahead.

A little planning now can pay off with a healthier lawn next spring!

All this rain has been great for some things—but your lawn may be feeling a little too wet. 🌧️🌱Extended periods of moist...
08/27/2026

All this rain has been great for some things—but your lawn may be feeling a little too wet. 🌧️🌱

Extended periods of moisture and humidity can create conditions that encourage lawn disease. If you’re noticing new spots, patches, yellowing or unusual changes in your turf, don’t automatically assume it needs more water.

Keep an eye on those problem areas, especially as we head toward fall.

Late summer can be tough on your lawn! 🌱☀️Take a look around for thin areas, stubborn weeds, brown or yellow patches, an...
08/25/2026

Late summer can be tough on your lawn! 🌱☀️

Take a look around for thin areas, stubborn weeds, brown or yellow patches, and other signs of summer stress. Catching problem areas now can help you make the right lawn-care decisions heading into fall.

📞 Have questions about what you’re seeing? Horticultural Specialties can help!

Thin or bare spots can have several causes—compacted soil, summer heat, heavy foot traffic, insects, disease, too much s...
08/22/2026

Thin or bare spots can have several causes—compacted soil, summer heat, heavy foot traffic, insects, disease, too much shade or other growing conditions.

The key is figuring out why the turf is struggling before deciding how to fix it.

A healthier lawn starts with understanding what's happening below—and above—the surface. 🌿

Summer heat and humidity can create ideal conditions for certain lawn diseases—but not every brown or discolored patch m...
08/20/2026

Summer heat and humidity can create ideal conditions for certain lawn diseases—but not every brown or discolored patch means your lawn needs more water.

Overwatering can sometimes make the problem worse.

If something looks unusual, identifying the cause is the first step toward getting your lawn back on track. 🌱

☀️ During the heat of summer, your lawn benefits from a little extra height. Taller grass helps shade the soil, conserve...
08/18/2026

☀️ During the heat of summer, your lawn benefits from a little extra height. Taller grass helps shade the soil, conserve moisture and encourage deeper, healthier roots.

Avoid cutting off too much at once—especially when your lawn is already stressed by heat or dry conditions. 🌱

A little extra height can go a long way toward keeping your lawn healthier through the dog days of summer.

Address

P. O. Box 404
Sandwich, IL
60548

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 6pm
Tuesday 7am - 6pm
Wednesday 7am - 6pm
Thursday 7am - 6pm
Friday 7am - 6pm
Saturday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+16309127267

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