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Midwest Trading Midwest Trading is a wholesale supplier leading the green industry in Chicagoland with sustainable products for over 35 years.

From growers and landscapers to homeowners and garden centers, compost is one of the hardest-working products in horticu...
05/29/2026

From growers and landscapers to homeowners and garden centers, compost is one of the hardest-working products in horticulture.

Compost does more than improve soil — it helps build healthier landscapes from the ground up.
✔ Improves soil structure
✔ Helps retain moisture
✔ Supports stronger root growth
✔ Adds valuable organic matter
✔ Helps plants thrive naturally

From growers and landscapers to homeowners and garden centers, compost is one of the hardest working products in horticulture.

05/28/2026

Celebrating the women of Midwest Trading this Women in Horticulture Week! From the office to the yard, these women help keep things going every single day. Their hard work, knowledge, and dedication make a difference not only at Midwest Trading but across the green industry as a whole. We’re proud to celebrate the women who help our team — and our industry — grow stronger.

Consistency you can count on. Season after season. Our All Purpose Potting Soil is trusted by growers, landscapers, and ...
05/27/2026

Consistency you can count on. Season after season. Our All Purpose Potting Soil is trusted by growers, landscapers, and garden centers for one reason — it delivers results. From first planting to full maturity, this mix keeps containers performing and looking their best.

This Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. 🇺🇸 We a...
05/22/2026

This Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. 🇺🇸 We are grateful for their sacrifice and the freedoms they helped protect.

Midwest Trading will be closed on Monday in observance of the holiday. Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day.

Summer heat changes how mulch should be handled. A few quick reminders for healthier landscapes:✔ Check mulch temperatur...
05/18/2026

Summer heat changes how mulch should be handled. A few quick reminders for healthier landscapes:

✔ Check mulch temperature before applying
✔ Water after installation
✔ Keep mulch away from trunks and stems
✔ Avoid over-mulching
✔ Don’t leave piles sitting in direct sun too long

Healthy mulch practices = healthier landscapes

Greenhouse season is officially ON 🌸Everything at The Greenhouse of Crystal Lake is looking ready for spring — colorful ...
05/15/2026

Greenhouse season is officially ON 🌸

Everything at The Greenhouse of Crystal Lake is looking ready for spring — colorful crops, stocked pallets of Midwest Trading products, and a greenhouse full of energy for the season ahead.

Same landscape. One application of One Step. 🌱The difference?✔ Rich, dark color✔ Cleaner-looking beds✔ Soil support that...
05/14/2026

Same landscape. One application of One Step. 🌱
The difference?
✔ Rich, dark color
✔ Cleaner-looking beds
✔ Soil support that lasts beyond the season

One Step does more than refresh your landscape — it helps feed the soil while getting the job done at the same time.

Less work. Better results.

Joe has been out visiting some of our longtime customers—with Cautious Carl, the Midwest Safety mascot, along for the ri...
05/12/2026

Joe has been out visiting some of our longtime customers—with Cautious Carl, the Midwest Safety mascot, along for the ride—making stops at Jim Melka Landscaping & Garden Center, Lurvey, Platt Hill Nursery, and The Greenhouse of Crystal Lake.

Nothing beats getting out to see our customers in action as the season gets rolling. We’re grateful for the strong partnerships built through years of trust, consistency, and showing up.

Carl’s reminder from the road:
👉 Stay focused. Stay safe. Every step matters.

A great stop at Vern Goers Greenhouse, Inc. They’re stocked up with Midwest Trading bagged products, from grower mixes t...
05/11/2026

A great stop at Vern Goers Greenhouse, Inc. They’re stocked up with Midwest Trading bagged products, from grower mixes to retail-ready options, their customers can count on all season long. We’re proud to partner with growers like Vern Goers Greenhouse and help keep their operation growing strong.

Happy Mother’s Day! Celebrating all the incredible moms who nurture, support, and make a difference every day. A special...
05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day! Celebrating all the incredible moms who nurture, support, and make a difference every day. A special thank you to the hardworking moms on our team—you inspire us.

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48W805 IL Rt. 64
Maple Park, IL
60151

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 5pm
Tuesday 7am - 5pm
Wednesday 7am - 5pm
Thursday 7am - 5pm
Friday 7am - 5pm

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