by Platt Hill Nursery | Jan 4, 2021 | Healthy Living, Houseplants
Nothing can improve the atmosphere of our homes like a houseplant. The greenery can transform a room into a tropical paradise, and those gorgeous green leaves boost the air quality by producing oxygen and filtering out harsh chemicals. Many studies show that plants...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Dec 25, 2020 | DIY/How to, Houseplants
How bugs find your indoor houseplants is often a mystery. But once they’re there, it shouldn’t be a mystery on how to treat them. In fact, it’s often simpler than you think. Here are easy ways to evict the most common pests from your indoor plants!...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Dec 18, 2020 | Houseplants, Christmas, Holidays
Early December can often fly by in a swirl of lights, Christmas trees, and year-end deadlines. Whether you’ve been busy or are simply the kind of person to leave your shopping until the last minute (after all, what’s the rush?), you still have lots of time to find the...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Dec 14, 2020 | Houseplants, Kid's Activity
Imagine if you could enjoy a garden inside all winter long. A miniature garden is just that. Whether you’re seeking fresh air, greenery, beauty, or a small patch to care for, a DIY mini garden can meet all of your gardening desires and do it at a manageable scale. In...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Dec 8, 2020 | DIY/How to, Houseplants
Cats are both curious creatures and natural-born hunters. They like to swat, pounce, and play with things in their environment, and occasionally eat them too. It can be frustrating when your houseplants become a cat toy, or snack, especially if those plants are toxic....
by Platt Hill Nursery | Dec 4, 2020 | Christmas, Holidays, Houseplants
Any plant as popular as a poinsettia is sure to have some myths surrounding it. You’ve probably heard that these red annual flowers are deadly to pets. As you’ll soon see, poinsettias are not always red, not annuals, and certainly not deadly. But far from diminishing...
