The Landscape Connection

06/06/2026

If you're only going to do ONE thing for your garden this month... make it mulch.

As temperatures climb and summer settles in, mulch becomes one of the hardest-working tools in the garden. A fresh layer helps conserve moisture, suppress weeds, keep soil temperatures more consistent, and improve soil health over time.

Translation? Less watering. Less weeding. Healthier plants.

Whether you're growing vegetables, flowers, shrubs, or trees, mulch gives your garden a major advantage heading into the hottest part of the season.

Learn why mulch is one of Michelle's favorite garden investments:
https://www.thelandscapeconnection.net/mid-season-garden-success-starts-with-mulch

Need mulch? We've got bagged and bulk options available, and we'd be happy to help you determine how much you need for your project.



The Landscape Connection
4472 S. Mulford Rd.
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 874-8733
www.TheLandscapeConnection.net

06/06/2026

It's the Klehm Garden Fair. Yes yes yes. Come and see me!!! Great steals and deals all weekend long!!!

06/03/2026

America’s 250th is coming—and if you want to celebrate in a way that’s beautiful all summer, now is the time to plant a red, white, and blue garden. 🇺🇸🌿

Michelle breaks it down step-by-step in this new video, including a full-sun bed packed with patriotic color plus matching containers you can recreate at home. If you love practical planting ideas, Proven Winners combos, and seeing a garden come to life in real time, you’ll love this one.

Watch here: https://youtu.be/9Zj3BPhs3SY?si=zl-RJ3Rbv38SvjfV
And be sure to subscribe to Gardening TLC for more garden design, seasonal planting, and inspiration you can actually use.



The Landscape Connection
4472 S. Mulford Rd.
Rockford, IL 61109
815-874-8733
www.TheLandscapeConnection.net

06/02/2026

June is National Perennial Garden Month, and it’s the perfect time to build a garden that gives back—year after year. Perennials bring reliable color, structure, and pollinator support with less replanting, and this weekend is a great moment for inspiration. If you’re heading to Klehm Arboretum and Botanic Garden’s Garden Fair, come browse a beautifully curated selection of perennials and then stop in at TLC to turn those ideas into a plan for your own beds and borders. We’ll help you choose varieties that thrive in Rockford and keep your landscape looking polished all season.



The Landscape Connection
4472 S. Mulford Rd.
Rockford, IL 61109
815-874-8733
www.TheLandscapeConnection.net

06/02/2026

Rockford has supported The Landscape Connection for generations, and we couldn’t be more thankful for this amazing community. 🌿 From longtime gardeners to first-time plant parents, every visit, workshop, propane fill, and conversation means the world to our family-owned and operated business.

The What Rocks Community’s Choice Awards nominations are now OPEN, and we’d be honored to have your nomination for your favorite garden center, greenhouse, gift shop, landscaping company, or local destination.

You can nominate once per day through June 22, so be sure to come back daily and continue supporting the local businesses you love. And don’t forget to follow us so you don’t miss the voting round in August!

While you’re nominating, we’d also love for you to support our family of companies:
🌸 Stems Floral & More
🚧 Image Pro's

Nominate here:
https://yourchoiceawards.com/rockford/ #

Thank you for making TLC part of your gardening seasons, family traditions, and everyday life here in Rockford. Your support truly means everything to us.



The Landscape Connection
4472 S. Mulford Rd.
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 874-8733
www.TheLandscapeConnection.net

06/01/2026

The Garden Fair at Klehm Arboretum and Botanic Garden is this weekend and it’s one of the best ways to kick off your summer garden inspiration.

🌺 If you’re planning to go, grab your tickets now and be sure to stop by and see Michelle while you’re there.

Tickets: https://www.simpletix.com/e/garden-fair-2026-tickets-255979



The Landscape Connection
4472 S. Mulford Rd.
Rockford, IL 61109
815-874-8733
www.TheLandscapeConnection.net

05/30/2026

How long should you actually water?

Most people don’t know—and it shows in their plants.

Watering isn’t about guessing. It’s about understanding:
✔ How deep the water needs to go
✔ How often it really matters
✔ What your soil and weather are doing

This breaks it down in a way that actually makes sense.

Watch here:
https://youtu.be/8mgcQFTmB5w?si=anLwcDDaeCsP2s08

Then take a walk through the greenhouse and see what properly cared-for plants should look like.

Share this with someone who’s been struggling with their garden 💧

Come grow with us.



The Landscape Connection
4472 S. Mulford Rd.
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 874-8733
www.TheLandscapeConnection.net

05/30/2026

When the first bees and butterflies show up in spring, they’re on a mission—finding food fast. Early bloomers are one of the easiest ways to give them what they need when options are still limited, and it’s a simple step toward building a garden that gives back. Which pollinators do you usually spot first in your yard—bumblebees, honeybees, butterflies, or hummingbirds? Tell us in the comments, then stop in to pick up a few early-season favorites.



The Landscape Connection
4472 S. Mulford Rd.
Rockford, IL 61109
815-874-8733
www.TheLandscapeConnection.net

Early blooming plants to help our pollinators.

05/29/2026

If your plants are struggling right now… it’s probably not the plant.

It’s the watering.

Too much. Not enough. Too often. Not deep enough.

Most people water the surface—and never reach the roots.

That’s where plants actually live.

When watering is done right, everything else starts to fall into place. Stronger roots. Better growth. More resilience when the heat hits.

If something feels off in your garden, start here.

Read more:
https://www.thelandscapeconnection.net/watering-done-right

Or stop in—we’ll help you figure out exactly what’s going on.



The Landscape Connection
4472 S. Mulford Rd.
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 874-8733
www.TheLandscapeConnection.net