by Platt Hill Nursery | Feb 14, 2022 | DIY/How to, Landscaping, Outdoor Living
A backyard is so much more than the perennials and trees. You can create a sensory oasis without digging or planting, but by creating enticing pathways, creative edges, adding fountains, and more. Here’s a list of DIY ideas to bring your backyard to life! ...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Aug 23, 2021 | DIY/How to, Healthy Living, Landscaping, Lawn & Garden, Outdoor Living, Trees & Shrubs
Do you notice yellow leaves on your trees or shrubs? It’s not fall yet! They may be turning from a lack of water, disease, insects, or a nutrient deficiency—or it might be a case of “iron chlorosis.” It sounds quite technical, but really, it just means your plant is...
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 | Jul 26, 2021 | Lawn & Garden, Landscaping, Outdoor Living, Trees & Shrubs
Japanese maples are small trees prized for their color and graceful form. Their fall fireworks are only the finale of a whole summer of colorful leaves, which emerge red or purple in many varieties. Here’s everything you need to know about choosing and caring for...
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,...
