by Platt Hill Nursery | Mar 29, 2021 | DIY/How to, Outdoor Living, Trees & Shrubs
Berries are some of the most nutritious and tasty foods you can grow. Plant a berry bush this spring, and you’ll have a reliable harvest for years to come; often more than you can eat! While they are among the easiest plants to grow, proper pruning and soil care go a...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Mar 1, 2021 | Lawn & Garden, Landscaping, Trees & Shrubs, Vegetables & Herbs
To get from the dreaming stage to the doing stage, we need a plan. This is where the fun starts, but also where we have to get specific. Did you keep a garden log last year? If so, that will be helpful when planning for this year. Whether you did or not, you can still...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Feb 8, 2021 | DIY/How to, Lawn & Garden, Trees & Shrubs
Where can I plant arborvitae? Arborvitae, or ‘arbs’ for short, prefer to be planted in full sun areas that receive 6+ hours of sun per day. However, several varieties can thrive in partial shade areas that get 4-6 hours of sun per day. Most arborvitae varieties do not...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Oct 11, 2020 | DIY/How to, Lawn & Garden, Trees & Shrubs
Is it normal for my evergreen to turn brown? Why is my evergreen (pine, spruce, juniper, arborvitae) dropping interior needles? Should I be worried? No, it is perfectly “normal” for newly planted and established evergreens to drop interior needles in the...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Sep 12, 2020 | Landscaping, Annuals, Lawn & Garden, Outdoor Living, Perennials, Trees & Shrubs
Landscaping your front yard can be something you debate about for years. Because your front yard is on display for the neighborhood, there can be some strong feelings associated with this space. We’ll provide some fall design ideas to inspire your front yard...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Sep 8, 2020 | Landscaping, Lawn & Garden, Outdoor Living, Trees & Shrubs, Winged Friends
Sweet-smelling spruce, pine, cedar and yew—and all of the wonders of the evergreen world—have many gifts to offer. Oak, maple, and elm often take the spotlight in summer, but when the deciduous leaves blow away in the fall, suddenly, the conifers take center stage. If...
