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...
Decorating with pumpkins is an easy way to bring autumn style to your garden. Although they’re most often used for jack-o-lanterns, pumpkins can stand alone with their amazing range of shapes and colors. They’re a symbol of nostalgia, bringing the harvest-time spirit...
Blueberry bushes offer such richness to our gardens, and it’s easy to see why they’re so popular. With a little preparation and some patience, these radiant plants can be garden showstoppers. Blueberries are slow to establish taking 2-3 years to take hold...
