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1919 N Cicero Ave
Chicago, IL 60639
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When you're ready to seed your lawn, our calculator helps you estimate the amount of grass seed you'll need to get the job done.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gardening
When are The Home Depot's Spring Deals?
Our big spring sale is back, so get ready to save money. Fresh patio furniture makes it easy to relax in the spring air, and a new grill adds fun to springtime cooking. Don't forget to upgrade your outdoor power equipment to keep your lawn and garden pristine. Get great Spring Deals from April 23rd to May 10th, 2026, and enjoy your outdoor oasis as your yard and garden transform with the seasons.
Does the Garden Center have a Memorial Day sale?
Greet Memorial Day with a yard that's dressed to impress. Our huge Memorial Day Deals can help you do it. Plant cheerful flowers to make your great outdoors feel like home, prune hedges with outdoor power equipment, and use lawn and garden savings to get a lush lawn. It's time to enjoy the festivities with your family and friends. Take the time to make Memorial Day memories — whether it's a day-long feast cooked up just right on a new grill or a luxurious day of lounging on patio furniture. In fact, you can save up to 20% on select online patio furniture, as well as select grills and accessories. Find your Garden Center savings at the Memorial Day Sale, which runs from May 14th to 27th.
What planting zone am I in?
Check the USDA plant zone map, as planting zones have evolved through the years. Zones with bigger numbers can begin planting earlier in the year. Pick plants that grow well in your zone and up the odds of successful gardening.
Is it expensive to get mulch delivered?
This year, enjoy free mulch delivery from our stores when you hit a purchase threshold. Our associates partner with a third-party, delivering your mulch in a vehicle that matches your project needs. Small orders arrive via car for a $3 fee, medium orders utilize our vans at a $35 fee, and large orders come to you in a flatbed or box truck at a $79 fee.
What if I want to pick up the mulch myself?
Yes, you can pick up your mulch in your own vehicle. Even better, we're ready to help if you need it. After you purchase mulch online with store pickup or buy it in-store, go to the drive-thru or mulch loading zone if your store has one. One of our associates can load your small-to-medium mulch order directly into your truck or SUV. For very large orders of bagged or loose mulch, delivery is a wise choice.
Does my mulch get delivered in a car?
If you have a small bagged mulch order, you can get it delivered to your door via a store-fulfilled local delivery service that uses third-party drivers. Your mulch will arrive in a standard car or van for just a $3 delivery fee. Yard mulch, also called bulk or loose mulch, will come in a truck. If you order a specific number of bags, you may get free delivery. That threshold varies from store to store, but you'll be able to verify the cost at checkout.
Who qualifies for flatbed or large truck mulch delivery?
When you're ordering pallets of bagged mulch or huge quantities of bulk mulch, you'll qualify for box truck or flatbed delivery. Most of the time, these are serious DIYers, landscapers, or Pro customers undertaking a major landscaping project. There's a minimum pallet order to maximize resources and usually a delivery fee. Orders that pass a threshold may qualify for free delivery.
What does "direct sowing" mean?
If the ground isn't frozen solid and the soil isn't cold, consider planting your flower, fruit, or veggie seeds directly into your garden bed. This is called "direct sow." Plant after the possibility of frost is gone for the season, as sprouts and seedlings won't survive those conditions. You can also start your seeds indoors. Consult your seed envelope for when and how to plant seeds.
Can I grow a garden from seeds?
The most reliable source of information is the seed packet each seed type arrived in. It's the key to successfully growing fruit, vegetables, and spring flowers — indoors or outdoors. Requirements vary from one type of plant to the next. Learn how to start seeds indoors if they require that. Your seed packet has that info, too. You will be an expert at planting seeds in no time.
Do you carry organic gardening supplies?
We've got a variety of organic options, including organic fruit seeds and veggie seeds, as well as organic flower and organic herb seeds that are subject to availability. Check out our young organic plants, too. We carry the organic fertilizer to feed them and the organic soil to plant them in.
Are there any tips or tricks to strengthen my seedlings before moving them outdoors?
Get your sprouts used to storms and breezy spring days with a fan. It'll also help keep fungi from growing in damp conditions. Set up an oscillating fan on low to mimic the wind. Just the gentlest breeze for several hours a day will do the trick. No need to prep them for a hurricane. This makes them more resilient against wind gusts. If you don't set up a fan, your seedlings may be more sensitive to wind. Try to plant between storms if possible.
How do I transplant a baby plant?
Squeeze the plastic around the plant to break the seal of the soil. Carefully coax the plug of dirt with the plant into your palm, then place it into the hole you dug for it. Ensure the top of your transplant's soil is even with the garden soil, and carefully press the earth into place. Avoid leaving the plant as an island in a puddle of water, and don't pack the ground too tightly. Your plant baby needs to breathe.
Can I use seed tapes to sow seeds?
If you're dealing with extremely tiny seeds or want more guidance in planting, consider seed tapes. They're biodegradable pieces of paper with small seeds affixed every few inches. Just bury the tape and water as directed. If all goes well, your perfectly spaced sprouts will pop up soon.
Garden Project Ideas
Easily create a lush, green lawn with our step-by-step sod-laying guide, covering soil prep, installation, and essential upkeep.
Find the ideal patio furniture with our expert tips on styles, materials, and maintenance to elevate your outdoor space.
Keep your lawn weed-free with our guide to choosing the best herbicides and natural solutions for effective control.
Pick the perfect soil for your garden with insights on soil types, pH levels, and key amendments for healthy plant growth.
Get your lawn ready for spring with essential tips on aeration, fertilization, watering, and maintenance for vibrant grass.
Start your garden right with our easy-to-follow guide on using peat pots for successful seed germination and transplanting.
The Home Depot Garden Center at Armitage / Cicero
Set Up For Springtime
On beautiful spring days, tidy the yard before everything blooms in earnest. Plan your garden to make the most of your time and space. Don't forget to sweep out the gazebo and clean the shed in preparation for spring, too. No matter what outdoor projects you choose to tackle and which plants you need, when you search for your local plant nursery, you'll find that The Home Depot Armitage / Cicero Garden Center can help you enjoy your spring activities to the fullest.
Plant Hardiness Zones Explained
The first thing you should know when planting spring flowers, vegetables, and other seeds is your planting zone. Every location in the U.S. and its territories is sorted into blocks by climate. Find your zone on the USDA zone map and learn when to plant seeds and flower bulbs.
For example, you could plant bell pepper seedlings outdoors in mid-March in Zone 10, but not until the end of May in Zone 4. The plants that'll thrive in your area are in your zone — plus all the zones numbered less than that. In other words, a Zone 6 garden can support plants listed as Zones 1–6. You can plant seeds indoors roughly a month before you can plant them outside, known as direct sow. Always read your seed package for details. If you start your plants a little later than recommended, it's not ideal, but it will even out as time passes.
Gardening in Your Growing Zone: Central Midwest
This area is primarily in Zone 6, with Zone 5 starting in Central Illinois, slightly north of Peoria and Bloomington-Normal. The outdoor growing season doesn't begin here until mid-March or even April, although you can plant some veggie seeds halfway through February. Squash, peppers, tomatoes, and cucumbers will grow well in this region, and most of them can get an early start indoors before spring really moves in. Also, check out cruciferous veggies and certain herbs if you're ready to get planting. This includes broccoli, cabbage, and kale. Greens like spinach, artichokes, and fragrant herbs, including oregano, basil, and parsley, also don't mind an early beginning. The primary concern is waiting until the frost has passed for the season, so planting seeds outdoors as direct sow is later here compared to farther south.
Plant Seeds Outside With Direct Sow
Planting seeds into your garden soil, or using the direct sow method, is an alternative option. There's less planning and tending than growing indoors. If you like to go with the flow, follow the instructions on your seed pouch and try it out.
Prepare to deal with whatever hand nature deals you: You could have no germinating seeds or all of them might sprout. A critter might munch the tender seedlings for a snack. All the seeds you plant in each hole may sprout, so you'll need to choose the most robust sprouts to survive in a process called thinning. Garden pests or bugs might make a meal out of your seedlings before they take off. But if you're lucky, you'll get strong sprouts that are ready to grow all spring.
Start Seeds Indoors
If you'd like more control over your seedlings' journey or you're eager to get growing, start your seeds indoors in your own plant nursery. In general, you can plant seeds indoors about a month before you can do it outdoors. Like direct sow, you push the seeds into the soil as directed on the seed pouch, but that's where the similarities end. Seed trays make it easier to transplant later.
You're responsible for giving them quality substitutes for sun and rain. Keep your seeds warm with grow lights and heating mats, water them carefully with a spray bottle or watering can, then thin them as they germinate in groups of three. Give them a boost with a gently blowing fan as they lengthen into sprouts if you'd like. Harden them off to get them used to outdoor conditions, then transplant them into your garden when they're big enough.
Transplant Young Plants
In quality soil, dig a hole that's bigger than or the same size as your plant's dirt plug. Carefully remove your transplant without pulling on it, keeping it inside its clump of dirt. Place your transplant in the ground, and fill any extra space with nutrient-rich fertilizer and topsoil, then give it a generous drink without overwatering. Never apply more fertilizer than recommended, as adding more could harm the plant. Consider putting up chicken wire or other protective measures if squirrels, deer, or chipmunks visit your yard regularly, as your sprouts may otherwise become a snack.
Enrich Your Garden With Mulch and Compost
Finish it all off with mulch and compost. Mulch controls weeds and keeps your soil from drying out. Compost enriches the soil so your garden can grow even better. It may help foster larger and stronger plants that bear more fruit and flowers. Compost and mulch can be DIY creations, but you can also purchase them in-store. The next time you need "mulch near me," stop by the Garden Center to get the right amount.
Greet the Spring
Don't miss a minute of growing season. Prepare to fertilize your lawn, plan your garden, and browse The Home Depot nursery to find inspiration on which spring flowers to plant when the weather warms. For those without lawns, consider adding artificial grass, a pellet grill, or an outdoor rug to your balcony or patio. Shop for the soil, fertilizer, and seeds you need in the aisles of your Armitage / Cicero Garden Center, online, or on our mobile app. Let's get growing together.
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