by Platt Hill Nursery | Apr 25, 2022 | DIY/How to, Landscaping, Lawn & Garden, Newbie Gardener
After a long winter, our lawns need help perking up for spring! Tackling your lawn care early in the spring is a great way to get the foundation of your yard into shape so that you can focus on your plants and vegetables, and get to relaxing! Here is everything you...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Apr 18, 2022 | DIY/How to, Lawn & Garden, Newbie Gardener, Outdoor Living
Gardeners everywhere always have to contend with the last frost. Based on historical records, every place has a date beyond which frost will likely not occur. But sometimes, the weather has other plans! Here’s how to navigate the last frost date, and how to prepare...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Apr 11, 2022 | Landscaping, Outdoor Living
What do you work with to create a landscape design? What are the different ingredients that come together to make beautiful places? Here are some of the important elements that any designer considers when creating a landscape! Lines Often overlooked in our...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Apr 4, 2022 | Vegetables & Herbs, DIY/How to, Newbie Gardener
In nature, plants grow in communities, but we often treat them as individuals in our gardens. When we learn how to grow them together, we can take advantage of their natural harmonies, boost the strength of each plant, and make our whole garden sing. Here’s a guide to...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Mar 28, 2022 | Lawn & Garden, Newbie Gardener
Sometimes, we need to add more soil to our landscape, like when we’re building a raised bed or leveling a spot in our yard. When it’s time to buy it, it’s hard to know which kind we need. Here’s a guide to distinguishing topsoil from garden soil, and how to choose the...
