by Platt Hill Nursery | Jan 23, 2023 | Houseplants, DIY/How to
With bold, colorful, and highly patterned leaves, calatheas are some of the most beautiful houseplants around. They’re also part of the larger “prayer plants” family, named for the way they fold their leaves together at night. Although calatheas can...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Jan 9, 2023 | Trees & Shrubs, DIY/How to, Landscaping, Lawn & Garden
Heavy snow, salt damage, and cold temperatures are just a few of the difficulties our plants have to overcome each winter. While most of them are masters at withstanding the elements, we can still help and take care of them in order to avoid damage by proactively...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Dec 19, 2022 | Houseplants, DIY/How to, Newbie Gardener
Although not as dramatic as the snowy changes outside, the climate in our homes shifts during the winter as well. As houseplants enter dormancy and the humidity and sunlight decline, we have to care for our rooted friends differently. Here’s a guide to keeping...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Dec 5, 2022 | DIY/How to, Christmas, Holidays
No festive greeting is complete without a holiday-themed beverage. Bring out your inner mixologist with these delicious herbal beverages this holiday season, from traditional holiday eggnog to savory herbal cocktails to serve your guests using fresh-grown herbs and...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Nov 28, 2022 | DIY/How to, Christmas, Holidays
Don’t put away your flower pots and containers just yet! The holidays are coming up quickly, and it’s time to get festive with fancy decorations. Get your containers ready for the winter with this helpful guide on building gorgeous containers using materials from your...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Nov 21, 2022 | Holidays, Christmas, DIY/How to
Is your old artificial garland not cutting it this year? After years of going in and out of storage, it’s no wonder! Fresh greenery i.e. balsam garland is the perfect solution to create new and unique ideas for decorating your home through the holiday season....