by Platt Hill Nursery | Nov 8, 2021 | Christmas, Houseplants
Just as the days are their darkest and winter begins, the Christmas cactus starts to bloom. The radiant petals of pink, red, white, or yellow are a highlight of the holiday season, and keep blooming until mid-winter. Preparing this houseplant to bloom is easy, but...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Nov 1, 2021 | Houseplants, DIY/How to
Hibiscus are sun-loving, tropical plants that have big showy flowers with a famous, prominent stamen. You don’t need to live in California or Florida to grow them. In temperate climates, you can grow them outside during the summer and enjoy them indoors as houseplants...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Oct 18, 2021 | Houseplants
They don’t have flashy flowers or eccentric leaves, but philodendrons are one of the most popular houseplants around. Simple to grow, long-living, and easy to please, they’re a reliable companion, ready to greet you every day with gorgeous leaves and a graceful habit....
by Platt Hill Nursery | Jun 1, 2021 | DIY/How to, Houseplants
Tropical hibiscus plants remind us of the sun and beauty of paradise because they are found growing wild in Hawaii, Mexico, the Bahamas, and many other tropical regions. Keeping this in mind will help understand the care requirements needed for growing hibiscus in the...
by Platt Hill Nursery | May 21, 2021 | Healthy Living, Houseplants, Newbie Gardener, Vegetables & Herbs
You can enjoy fresh herbs year-round, within arms reach of any meal, and you don’t even need a garden. Indoor herbs thrive in any kitchen, as long as you have pots, soil, sunlight, and keep a good watering routine. Here are the details for a DIY herb garden! ...
