by Platt Hill Nursery | Nov 14, 2022 | Houseplants, Holidays
No matter the occasion, indoor houseplants are an excellent addition to our holiday decor. We’ve gathered some great tips on how to spruce up your holiday displays inside the home and wow your guests all the way from Thanksgiving to Christmas. Surround...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Oct 24, 2022 | Houseplants
Spooky season is upon us! Time to revel in all things dark, eerie, and satisfyingly scary. While the typical Halloween decor involves skeletons, spider webs, and creepy characters, we’ve got a stylish alternative that still looks amazing long after October: Halloween...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Oct 3, 2022 | Houseplants, DIY/How to
There’s no need to end the gardening season with a tearful goodbye to your tender plants and tropicals! Extend their life by bringing them indoors before the frost arrives. Treat them like houseplants until the weather warms up again, and you can bring them back...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Jun 20, 2022 | Houseplants, Newbie Gardener
Many gardeners dealing with bugs in their garden are using neem oil for pest control. Neem oil is effective against many bugs, including aphids, whiteflies, and spider mites. This remedy is a natural solution to chemical pesticides to prevent bugs or remove an...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Jan 24, 2022 | Houseplants, DIY/How to
The money tree, also called the Pachira aquatica, is a wetland species from Central America with a beautiful braided trunk, and glossy green leaves. As an indoor plant, it’s easy to care for and, according to legend, is thought to bring prosperity to its caregiver....
by Platt Hill Nursery | Jan 17, 2022 | Houseplants, DIY/How to
Cacti are some of the most intriguing houseplants you can grow. With tough spikes, smooth skin, and blossoms coming out of nowhere, their personalities are unlike any plants we’ll find in Illinois. They have a reputation for being easy to care for, and even though...
