The Landscape Connection

08/18/2026

Sneek Peek.....Live Facebook Sale tomorrow August 19th 6pm sharp! You don't want to miss this one!!!

08/18/2026

We are so sad to share that tonight’s You-Pick Experience is cancelled. 🌧️

Due to impending weather, we’re cancelling the Tuesday, August 18 You-Pick evening for the safety and comfort of our guests and team.

We know tonight’s Farm-to-Table Garden Grilling experience sounded like such a fun one, and we’re disappointed too. Please plan to join us next Tuesday, August 25 for another beautiful evening in the cut flower garden.

Thank you for understanding — stay safe, and we’ll see you next week! 🌸



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

08/18/2026

Tomorrow night = shop the greenhouse and gift shop without leaving home. 🌿🛍️

We’re going LIVE on Facebook Wednesday, August 19 at 6 PM with Michelle, and she’s clearing things out at prices you won’t want to miss.

If you’ve been waiting for a deal on garden finds, gifts or décor, this is your chance to snag something before it’s gone. Tune in, watch for the item numbers and be ready to claim your favorites fast.

❤️ “LOVE” this post if you’re planning to join us, and share it with a friend who loves a bargain!

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

Love a great deal but don’t feel like leaving the couch? This one’s for you.

Join Michelle LIVE on Facebook Wednesday, August 19 at 6:00 PM as she auctions off finds from around the greenhouse and gift shop at some of the lowest prices you’ve seen all season.

Here’s how it works:

Michelle will show an item and announce its number and price. Be the first person to comment with that item number, and it’s yours. Winners will be announced during the LIVE, and your final invoice will be emailed within 24 hours.

Pay for and pick up your items in-store within seven business days. Sales tax will be added to all purchases.

Find your friend with the fastest internet, grab a snack and plan a shopping date from home. Just make sure you’re following The Landscape Connection on Facebook so you don’t miss the LIVE!

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

08/17/2026

Voting ends THIS Friday, August 21! 🌿

We’re giving this one another boost because your daily votes truly make a difference — not just for TLC, but for our whole family of local businesses.

We’d be so grateful for your support in the Rockford Register Star’s 2026 What Rocks Community’s Choice Awards:

The Landscape Connection
Shopping → Garden Center/Nursery
Shopping → Gift Shop

Image Pro's
Services → Lawn Care/Landscaping
Services → Paving Company

Stems Floral & More
Shopping → Florist

You can vote once per day, so please keep coming back through Friday and showing your support.

Vote here: https://YourChoiceAwards.com/Rockford

Thank you for supporting local, family-owned businesses in the Rockford area. Every vote, share, and bit of encouragement means so much to our teams. 💚



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

We’re honored to share that The Landscape Connection has been nominated in TWO categories in the Rockford Register Star's 2026 What Rocks Community’s Choice Awards! 🌿

Please vote for TLC under:

🏆 Shopping → Garden Center/Nursery
🏆 Shopping → Gift Shop

You can vote once every day through August 21, so please keep coming back and showing your support! After your first visit, simply use the “Already Entered” option to log in and vote again.

(Plus, anyone who votes in 25 or more categories will be entered to win a $250 gift card!)

Vote here: https://YourChoiceAwards.com/Rockford

Thank you for supporting our local Rockford garden center, nursery and gift shop. Every daily vote means so much to our entire TLC team! 💚

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

08/16/2026

Not sure what your garden needs next? August is one of the best times to figure it out—because you can see what actually worked.

Before choosing anything new for fall, walk through your garden and look for:

• Empty spaces that never filled in
• Areas where the color disappeared too early
• Annuals worth planting again next year
• Perennials that need better companions
• Plants that have outgrown their spaces
• Views from your windows, patio and driveway that need attention

This isn’t about planting yet. It’s about taking photos, making notes and identifying the problems you want your next plants to solve.

Click to learn how to evaluate your Zone 5 garden and start a useful fall wish list:
https://www.thelandscapeconnection.net/planning-your-fall-garden-starts-now-what-to-notice-in-august

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

08/15/2026

Can you transplant perennials in summer? Yes—but timing and technique make all the difference! 🌿

If a perennial needs to be moved now, you don’t necessarily have to wait until fall. In Michelle’s video, she shows you how she cuts back and transplants perennials in August while giving them the best possible chance to recover.

You’ll learn what to look for before you start, including:

🌥️ Choosing a cloudy day and cooler weather pattern
💧 Watering before and after transplanting
✂️ Cutting back foliage to reduce stress
🌱 Moving the plant immediately into its new location
☀️ Protecting tender growth if the summer heat returns

Michelle also takes you into the garden to demonstrate the entire process from start to finish. If you’ve been wondering when to transplant perennials, how to move plants during a Northern Illinois summer or how to minimize transplant shock, this video is for you.

Watch here: https://youtu.be/djV_5KiDOc4?si=0DotoH3J8i-q1Vha

Subscribe and follow along for more practical gardening advice from Michelle—created specifically for gardeners in Northern Illinois and our Zone 5 growing region!

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

08/14/2026

Pssst!!! Hibiscus and hydrangeas are here—and they’re ready to bring BIG late-summer color to your landscape! 🌸

If your garden looks tired by August or needs a stronger focal point, these showstopping shrubs and perennials can fill the gap:

🌿 Hardy hibiscus delivers enormous, tropical-looking flowers while returning year after year in our Zone 5 climate.
🌿 Hydrangeas add long-lasting blooms, beautiful structure and dependable color from summer into fall.

Not sure which plant fits your space? Stop in and let our knowledgeable team help you choose the right option for your sunlight, available space and landscape goals.

Come explore TLC’s back gardens and get your favorites while supplies last!

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

08/13/2026

Your local garden center does more than plants! 🌿

Every Tuesday and Friday, stop by The Landscape Connection for our propane refill special—just $14.76 plus tax. It’s one more convenient reason to shop local and support a family-owned Rockford business.

Know someone who’s tired of overpaying for propane? Share this post with them, then stop in and see us!

📍 4472 S. Mulford Rd., Rockford, IL 61109
📞 (815) 874-8733
🌐 www.TheLandscapeConnection.net

08/12/2026

Love a great deal but don’t feel like leaving the couch? This one’s for you.

Join Michelle LIVE on Facebook Wednesday, August 19 at 6:00 PM as she auctions off finds from around the greenhouse and gift shop at some of the lowest prices you’ve seen all season.

Here’s how it works:

Michelle will show an item and announce its number and price. Be the first person to comment with that item number, and it’s yours. Winners will be announced during the LIVE, and your final invoice will be emailed within 24 hours.

Pay for and pick up your items in-store within seven business days. Sales tax will be added to all purchases.

Find your friend with the fastest internet, grab a snack and plan a shopping date from home. Just make sure you’re following The Landscape Connection on Facebook so you don’t miss the LIVE!

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