by Platt Hill Nursery | Feb 20, 2023 | DIY/How to, Newbie Gardener, Vegetables & Herbs
The time for starting vegetable seeds indoors has arrived! If this isn’t part of your gardening practice, it’s time to start reaping the benefits. Not only does seed starting give you a sooner and longer harvest, but it also gives an essential headstart to all the...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Feb 13, 2023 | DIY/How to
Savings on grocery bills, an extended growing season, and protection from uncertain weather are just a few reasons to build a backyard greenhouse. Greenhouses can prolong your growing season by at least a month on each end, meaning your family can enjoy homegrown...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Feb 6, 2023 | Houseplants, DIY/How to, Newbie Gardener
Cacti and succulents are some of the houseplant world’s most beautiful and intriguing members. Adapted to thrive in harsh conditions, they’re naturally low-maintenance and easy to take care of. Creating a cactus and succulent planter is a wonderful way to...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Jan 30, 2023 | Houseplants, DIY/How to, Newbie Gardener
Winter can be a stressful time for houseplants–cold drafts, furnaces, lack of light, and dry air can be taxing on tropical plants that are accustomed to steady climates. While they may not be able to voice concerns, they can still give us many signs that they’re in...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Jan 23, 2023 | Houseplants, DIY/How to
With bold, colorful, and highly patterned leaves, calatheas are some of the most beautiful houseplants around. They’re also part of the larger “prayer plants” family, named for the way they fold their leaves together at night. Although calatheas can...
