by Platt Hill Nursery | Aug 17, 2021 | DIY/How to, Lawn & Garden, Outdoor Living, Perennials, Winged Friends
Bee Balm is a fragrant perennial flower, also known as Wild Bergamot, the sweet-smelling leaves recall the bergamot spices in Earl Grey tea, but this flower actually comes from the mint family. It’s a favorite for pollinators and an easy summer bloomer to grow...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Aug 10, 2021 | DIY/How to, Lawn & Garden, Outdoor Living
Creeping Charlie, also known as ground ivy, was brought to North America by Europeans as a medicinal herb and ornamental plant. Since then, it’s spread across the country in disturbed sites, natural areas, and most commonly, in lawns. It can reproduce from any small...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Aug 2, 2021 | DIY/How to, Vegetables & Herbs
What’s that black spot on the end of your tomatoes? It’s called blossom end rot, and contrary to appearances, it’s not a fungus or disease. It’s a condition caused by insufficient calcium uptake in your plants. It may affect squash, cucumbers, peppers, and melons, but...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Jul 19, 2021 | Lawn & Garden, DIY/How to, Landscaping, Newbie Gardener, Outdoor Living, Vegetables & Herbs
Cats are no strangers to gardens. They’re some of the best natural pest controls around, most notably when it comes to mice. Perhaps it’s time to reward them for their efforts or maybe just to give your feline a special treat. A catnip planter is sure to make a buzz,...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Jun 28, 2021 | Lawn & Garden, DIY/How to, Landscaping
How do you make blooms last longer? Once they wilt, it’s tempting to sit back, call it a success, and wait for their performance next year. But many plants are willing to bloom again if we manage them the right way. Deadheading, fertilizing, and even putting a...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Jun 21, 2021 | Lawn & Garden, DIY/How to, Landscaping, Trees & Shrubs
It’s easy to be enraptured by the lilac blossoms of a wisteria, but these flowering vines are such vigorous growers that they can spread out of control. They’re known to choke out trees and damage buildings, but that shouldn’t stop us from growing them. Regular...
