by Platt Hill Nursery | Jan 10, 2022 | Houseplants, DIY/How to, Newbie Gardener
So you’ve mastered the snake plant and the indoor herb garden? It’s time to add beautiful flowers and flashy foliage to your home. Begonias are popular outdoor annuals for the garden, but they make elegant indoor plants as well. Here’s how to master indoor begonia...
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 4, 2021 | Lawn & Garden, DIY/How to, Newbie Gardener, Vegetables & Herbs
When you’re new to gardening, it’s easy to fall prey to common mistakes. Even if you’ve been growing vegetables for many years, you may be repeating the same errors each season without knowing it. To save you a lot of hassle and make your gardening more efficient,...
by Platt Hill Nursery | May 27, 2021 | Lawn & Garden, DIY/How to, Landscaping, Newbie Gardener, Outdoor Living
“In the spring, at the end of the day, you should smell like dirt” ~ Margaret Atwood As plants start to grow, it’s time to sync into the rhythm of the seasons and set up a gardening routine. We call it maintenance, but we’re not merely maintaining the...
by Platt Hill Nursery | May 21, 2021 | Healthy Living, Houseplants, Newbie Gardener, Vegetables & Herbs
You can enjoy fresh herbs year-round, within arms reach of any meal, and you don’t even need a garden. Indoor herbs thrive in any kitchen, as long as you have pots, soil, sunlight, and keep a good watering routine. Here are the details for a DIY herb garden! ...
by Platt Hill Nursery | May 13, 2021 | Lawn & Garden, DIY/How to, Landscaping, Newbie Gardener, Outdoor Living
Convenience, style, and tidiness are all reasons to build a raised garden bed—not to mention the boost they give to your veggies. But if you’ve never held a saw or drill in your life, don’t worry. Raised beds are an excellent project for any beginner garden or...
