News, Projects and Latest Happenings
See what’s happening in the world of Phillip’s
We Know How to Make an Entrance
Exterior & Seasonal, ProjectsFor many years, we have had the privilege of decorating the iconic Chicago Board of Trade Building’s exterior. We are honored to give Agriculture, Industry, and the stunning art deco fountain that sits behind them some holiday...
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What is one thing we can do better?
NewsLaurels are beautiful, but we don’t rest on them! Our team of horticulture experts is always looking for ways to improve, and each spring we send out a survey to all of our customers. We reevaluate the questions each year so that we...
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Chicago Exterior Plants (So to speak…)
Exterior & Seasonal, ProjectsCan’t watch the video right now? Scroll below to learn about the basics of this one-of-a-kind project! Hey, everyone! Today we’re going to show you the biggest terrarium...
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Festive Chicago Office Plants and Poinsettias
Holiday Decor, Interior PlantsWe are pleased to offer another holiday season of festive Chicago office plants and Chicago Poinsettias, available to both new and existing customers! Our Poinsettia growers are local and family-owned businesses, whose roots in the...
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Cold Weather, Plants, and a Promotion!
UncategorizedCongratulations Adriana C! Adriana has worked as a Horticulture Technician at Phillip’s Interior Plants & Displays and has now been promoted to downtown Chicago Account Manager, taking over for Diana D, who has...
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Artificial Poinsettias – A Faux Solution to a Real Problem
Artificial Plants, Holiday DecorWith 99 years of institutional knowledge of commercial and residential holiday plant delivery and maintenance, we know there are certain situations where replica, or artificial, Poinsettias would give a more consistently...
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Phillip’s Designer Extraordinaire Sue Z on Life in a No Pinterest Fail Zone
Exterior & Seasonal, Holiday Decor, Moss Wall, News, ProjectsThis creative University of Illinois BFA grad has worked from home via dial-up (wow, just wow!), managed the admissions ticket counter at the Sears (will it ever really be Willis?) Tower, and now gives her insights on an issue of...
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Form + Function
Green Wall, News, ProjectsAny green wall will enhance the aesthetics of a space, but the Nedlaw Living Walls line is the only living wall (also known as green wall) system that actually does some work for you (or more precisely your HVAC). The green wall...
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The Economics of Biophilia and Biophilic Design
UncategorizedThis post was originally written by Jean M. Berg, General Manager of Phillip’s Interior Plants & Displays, and appeared as an article in the Spring 2017 edition of the Commercial Voice. The American biologist and naturalist...
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A Makeover Story
Interior Plants, ProjectsOur team received an International Plantscape Award in the Major Renovation category. You can read the details and see the results of this stunning atrium makeover below. Category: Major Renovation Entrant: Phillip’s Interior Plants...
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Don’t Let Our Name Fool You
UncategorizedWe were thrilled when our friends at Bar Cargo in Chicago called and asked if we could design a no maintenance exterior green wall for their River North location. We proposed a high quality, artificial, UV rated Boxwood mat for use as...
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Desktop Faux Succulent Arrangement
Interior PlantsWe are loving this chic desktop faux succulent arrangement created by Sue Z, one of our talented in-house designers. This arrangement is one of two that we will be giving away later this month in a customer drawing. These may be...
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The Benefits of Plants in the Workplace
UncategorizedBusinesses throughout Chicago have learned that interior office plants offer so much more than aesthetics. Some of the benefits of plants in the workplace include reduced absenteeism, increased air quality, and greater employee...
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Starting the Year off with a Win!
Moss Wall, News, ProjectsIn January Phillip’s Interior Plants & Displays team members Jan P (Project Manager) and Sue Z (Project Consultant) received the Platinum International Plantscape Award during the Tropical Plant International Expo for their...
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New Life for an Old Monastery
Interior Plants, Moss WallA prior client who remembered our work contacted us about an interior landscaping project for the new science center at a private school and former monastery in Chicago’s Mount Greenwood neighborhood. The new wing occupies a 28,000...
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Now Hiring Operations Manager
News, UncategorizedWe are looking for an Operations Manager to join our interior landscaping team. Duties include scheduling accurate and efficient deliveries and installations, overseeing preparation of plants for delivery, managing and maintaining all...
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We’re Hiring for the Holidays!
Holiday Decor, News, UncategorizedWe are looking for seasonal employees to join our team of decorators, installers, and drivers as we bring festive holiday decor to commercial properties throughout Chicagoland. Installations take place the week of Thanksgiving through...
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Client Referral Program
Artificial Plants, Exterior & Seasonal, Green Wall, Holiday Decor, Interior Plants, Moss WallHelp us grow our business. We will give your business a thank you. There is also a little something in it for you! In today’s social media world, it’s easy to find out what a complete stranger thinks about plumbers, restaurants,...
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UncategorizedFor those who have stayed planted with us throughout the last year, we thank you. For our clients who have already or will be returning to a traditional work setting this summer, we welcome you back. And for those who haven’t...
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COVID-19 – Phillip’s Interior Plants’ response
UncategorizedRead below a letter from our General Manager about Phillip’s Interior Plants’ response to COVID-19....
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Caring for Poinsettias
Holiday DecorIt’s that time of year again. Leaves have fallen. Days are shorter. The skies are a little grey. The air is crisp. If it is your first winter with us in Chicago, you are learning all about dibs. At Phillip’s Interior...
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Paint Your Company Red, White, and Green!
UncategorizedThe Poinsettia’s holiday popularity might be based on a Mexican legend. Or it might be due to the horticultural skills of the Ecke Family. In 1900 a German immigrant named Albert Ecke was so taken with the bright red bracts of...
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Our Award-Winning Holiday Designs at the Palmer House
Holiday Decor, ProjectsWe love it when our clients and their customers love our designs, but we also love it when our work is recognized by our peers! Jean B (General Manager) and Aaron G (Operations Manager) accepted the Platinum Award for the Special Event...
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2016 International Plantscape Award Winner in Green Walls Category
Green WallInternational Plantscape Awards Submission Category: Green Walls Entrant: Phillip’s Interior Plants & Displays Oak Brook, Illinois Team: Shannon M, Bravo B, Cesar H, Colette P, Claudia L Client: Clear Channel Project Description: A...
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We Don’t Usually Brag
Interior Plants, Moss Wall, NewsPhillip’s team members Sue Z (Designer) and Claudia (Horticulture Technician) accepted the International Plantscape Award for Design at Cultivate17 in Columbus, Ohio on behalf of Phillip’s Interior Plants &...
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