by Platt Hill Nursery | Feb 8, 2021 | DIY/How to, Lawn & Garden, Trees & Shrubs
Where can I plant arborvitae? Arborvitae, or ‘arbs’ for short, prefer to be planted in full sun areas that receive 6+ hours of sun per day. However, several varieties can thrive in partial shade areas that get 4-6 hours of sun per day. Most arborvitae varieties do not...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Jan 1, 2021 | Lawn & Garden, Outdoor Living
As we open our eyes to the dawn of a new year, everything in the world seems fresh and new. It’s time to nurture new ideas and new wishes. When we look out into the world of gardening bloggers, we discover many people just like us, who love nothing more than to sink...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Dec 28, 2020 | Lawn & Garden, Landscaping
With an unusual year of a pandemic behind us, it’s refreshing to flip over a new leaf and think about the good things to come. Even though winter has just begun, the growing daylight has a way of awakening fresh inspiration. If last year was a time for setting down...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Dec 7, 2020 | Lawn & Garden, DIY/How to, Winged Friends
Have you been admiring flickers, orioles, and warblers in your garden this summer? Maybe you planted tall trees for bird habitat or attracted them with sunflowers, berry shrubs, and native flowers. Some migratory birds have left for warmer climes by now, but many more...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Nov 2, 2020 | Lawn & Garden, DIY/How to, Winged Friends
When winter comes, there’s no point in resisting. It’s best to dive in and embrace it in both our lives and landscapes. Trends for house decorating change from year to year, but winter’s beauty always offers ample gifts to work with. Here are the coolest ways to...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Oct 26, 2020 | Lawn & Garden, Holidays, Kid's Activity
Although trick-or-treating is a little hit-or-miss this year, your family can easily host Halloween activities at home. And what better place is there than outdoors—beneath the haunted trees, rustling leaves, and glowing moon itself. Don your costumes, skip the candy...
