by Platt Hill Nursery | Jul 19, 2021 | Lawn & Garden, DIY/How to, Landscaping, Newbie Gardener, Outdoor Living, Vegetables & Herbs
Cats are no strangers to gardens. They’re some of the best natural pest controls around, most notably when it comes to mice. Perhaps it’s time to reward them for their efforts or maybe just to give your feline a special treat. A catnip planter is sure to make a buzz,...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Jul 12, 2021 | Lawn & Garden, Landscaping, Outdoor Living, Trees & Shrubs
Let’s face it; the outdoors is where we want to be, especially in the summer. I mean, we don’t toil away in our garden just to look at it through the window. We want to be out among the birds, flowers, and sky. But sometimes, our landscapes—though beautiful—are still...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Jul 7, 2021 | Lawn & Garden, Landscaping, Outdoor Living, Perennials
As our gardens reach their full summer abundance, it’s a great time to see where we can add more perennials. Whether you follow the trends or set new ones, these perennials give you something special to bring to your garden! Salvia Salvia hails from...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Jun 28, 2021 | Lawn & Garden, DIY/How to, Landscaping
How do you make blooms last longer? Once they wilt, it’s tempting to sit back, call it a success, and wait for their performance next year. But many plants are willing to bloom again if we manage them the right way. Deadheading, fertilizing, and even putting a...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Jun 21, 2021 | Lawn & Garden, DIY/How to, Landscaping, Trees & Shrubs
It’s easy to be enraptured by the lilac blossoms of a wisteria, but these flowering vines are such vigorous growers that they can spread out of control. They’re known to choke out trees and damage buildings, but that shouldn’t stop us from growing them. Regular...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Jun 14, 2021 | Lawn & Garden, DIY/How to, Landscaping, Perennials
Peonies have been cultivated for thousands of years, and for good reasons. Their massive blooms are some of the most impressive of all the spring and early summer. It doesn’t take much know-how to make these perennials happy. In fact, they’re easy to maintain and they...
