by Platt Hill Nursery | Oct 17, 2022 | Vegetables & Herbs, DIY/How to, Newbie Gardener
Growing garlic for the first time can be an exercise in patience, but once it’s ready for harvest, you’ll be so glad you took the time to cultivate it. Nothing beats fresh garlic, as not only is it flavorful, but it’s incredibly healthy too. ...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Sep 26, 2022 | Trees & Shrubs, Newbie Gardener
Considering planting some maple trees in your landscape? There are so many stunning varieties to choose from—it can be hard to pick just one! To make it easy, we’ve divided them into three categories—small-scale, medium-scale, and large-scale—to help you choose...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Aug 22, 2022 | DIY/How to, Newbie Gardener
Did you know that composting can cut your total household waste in half? By putting kitchen scraps and other biodegradable waste in the compost bin instead of the garbage, you’re reducing your carbon footprint, sending less trash to the landfill, and creating a...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Aug 15, 2022 | Perennials, Newbie Gardener
Gardening with perennial flowers is so worthwhile! They’re low-maintenance and come back every year even bigger and brighter than before. However, since you’ll be living with your garden long-term, you’ll want to set it up for success from the very start! To make sure...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Jun 20, 2022 | Houseplants, Newbie Gardener
Many gardeners dealing with bugs in their garden are using neem oil for pest control. Neem oil is effective against many bugs, including aphids, whiteflies, and spider mites. This remedy is a natural solution to chemical pesticides to prevent bugs or remove an...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Jun 9, 2022 | DIY/How to, Newbie Gardener, Vegetables & Herbs
Eating garden fruits and vegetables is one of the easiest tasks of the summer—but what about growing them? We argue it’s easy, too, even for first-time gardeners. But in case you have any doubts, we made a list of the top ten easiest fruits and vegetables to grow....
