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...
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....
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...
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...
Poinsettia Care Nothing says “Merry Christmas” like an exquisite poinsettia houseplant. But not all poinsettias are equal. Platt Hill Nursery grows its own poinsettia plants to provide the healthiest plants in the most colors possible. We plant our “babies” in July...
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...
