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 21, 2020 | Christmas, DIY/How to, Holidays
Once we take down our Christmas decorations, there comes a time when we realize there is a tree standing in our living room. It always seems rather odd, yet it’s true. This guest, who we crowned in ornaments just weeks before, now becomes an ordinary tree again,...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Dec 11, 2020 | Christmas, DIY/How to, Holidays
Nothing can spruce up your home in the winter like fresh boughs of evergreen. Just as the cold weather saps your energy, the scent of balsam fir and incense cedar can revive your senses. Perhaps you’re pining for a new centerpiece or are ready for a real wreath? Tap...
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 7, 2020 | Lawn & Garden, DIY/How to, Winged Friends
Have you been admiring flickers, orioles, and warblers in your garden this summer? Maybe you planted tall trees for bird habitat or attracted them with sunflowers, berry shrubs, and native flowers. Some migratory birds have left for warmer climes by now, but many more...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Nov 2, 2020 | Lawn & Garden, DIY/How to, Winged Friends
When winter comes, there’s no point in resisting. It’s best to dive in and embrace it in both our lives and landscapes. Trends for house decorating change from year to year, but winter’s beauty always offers ample gifts to work with. Here are the coolest ways to...
