by Platt Hill Nursery | Feb 6, 2023 | Houseplants, DIY/How to, Newbie Gardener
Cacti and succulents are some of the houseplant world’s most beautiful and intriguing members. Adapted to thrive in harsh conditions, they’re naturally low-maintenance and easy to take care of. Creating a cactus and succulent planter is a wonderful way to...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Jan 30, 2023 | Houseplants, DIY/How to, Newbie Gardener
Winter can be a stressful time for houseplants–cold drafts, furnaces, lack of light, and dry air can be taxing on tropical plants that are accustomed to steady climates. While they may not be able to voice concerns, they can still give us many signs that they’re in...
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...
