The Landscape Connection

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

05/28/2026

Propane refills every Tuesday + Friday 🔥

Keeping the grill going, the patio heater warm, or the weekend cookout on track shouldn’t be complicated. Our propane refill special is fast, easy, and dependable — the kind of stop you can build into your routine all season long.

$14.76 + tax to refill your 20 lb grill tank every Tuesday and Friday.

Share this with a friend who always ends up running out mid-grill.



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

05/28/2026

Something beautiful is growing. 🌸

Later this summer, we’ll be opening Michelle’s cut flower garden for You-Pick After Hours—a chance to come out after work, wander the garden, cut your own flowers, and create a little bouquet of beauty to take home.

Think flower therapy. Nature therapy. A quiet moment surrounded by zinnias, daisies, and all the joy of summer in bloom. A chance to let the stress of the day melt away and reconnect with something simple and lovely.

Sound like your kind of evening? Give us a follow and stay tuned—more details are coming soon.



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

05/26/2026

Michelle just added MORE steals because… of course she did. 🌿🙌

Here’s what’s happening right now, while supplies last:

✅ 15% OFF Shrubs
Shrubs are the “set it and forget it” backbone of a landscape—structure, privacy, and that finished look that makes everything else pop.

✅ BOGO Herbs + Veggies
Buy 1, get 1 FREE of equal or lesser value—perfect for patio pots, raised beds, and anyone who wants to grow something that gives back.

✅ Hanging Basket Deals
11" Hanging Baskets $30 each (excluding Boston ferns)
10" Hanging Baskets $20 each

If you’ve been itching to plant, this is your sign. Stop in, browse the greenhouse and gardens, and grab your favorites before they’re gone.



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

05/26/2026

Special of the Week: 15% off shrubs through Sunday, May 31. 🌳

Shrubs bring structure, privacy, and year-after-year reliability—exactly what you want when you’re building a garden that gives back. The right shrubs reduce maintenance, anchor your beds, and keep your landscape looking polished from spring through fall. Stop in, browse our shrub selection, and snag this steal through May 31.



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