by Platt Hill Nursery | Dec 15, 2021 | Christmas, DIY/How to, Holidays
Evergreen boughs bring lively green color and fresh scents into your home over the holidays. But if we’re not careful, the branches easily dry out and leave us with a mess of needles instead of a beautiful live wreath or fresh-cut centerpiece. So how do you preserve...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Nov 29, 2021 | Christmas, DIY/How to, Holidays
The growing season is over, but we can still enjoy planters throughout the winter. In fact, front porch pots are one of the best ways to use your green thumb during the cold months. Instead of planting flowers, you can use all kinds of evergreen clippings, berries,...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Nov 24, 2021 | Christmas, DIY/How to, Holidays
With lights built into the branches, pre-lit Christmas trees save you the time and effort of untangling and hanging the lights yourself. But just like living evergreens, these trees come in many shapes and sizes. You want to make a choice that you’ll enjoy for many...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Nov 22, 2021 | DIY/How to, Christmas, Holidays
A door wreath is always a warm way to spread holiday cheer to the neighborhood and set the spirit of your home right at the doorstep. But hanging a winter wreath can be a magic act of its own, especially if you don’t want to make a hole in your front door....
by Platt Hill Nursery | Nov 18, 2021 | Christmas, DIY/How to, Holidays
A fresh cut Christmas tree is arguably the most important ‘houseplant’ we’ll take care of during the whole year. It’s time to refresh our knowledge of tree care, learn more about pines and firs, and discover which tree is best for you! Fresh Cut Christmas...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Nov 15, 2021 | DIY/How to, Vegetables & Herbs
How do you care for herbs inside? It seems simple, but oftentimes, we’re left with spindly, weak plants that don’t have much flavor. Here are tips to make your kitchen herbs strong, flavorful, and healthy throughout the winter and the whole year! 1. More...
