by Platt Hill Nursery | Jun 20, 2022 | Houseplants, Newbie Gardener
Many gardeners dealing with bugs in their garden are using neem oil for pest control. Neem oil is effective against many bugs, including aphids, whiteflies, and spider mites. This remedy is a natural solution to chemical pesticides to prevent bugs or remove an...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Jun 14, 2022 | Lawn & Garden, Perennials
For many perennial gardeners, ornamental grass is not the first thing that comes to mind when planting a new garden. However, ornamental grasses may add incredible depth, contrast, texture, and movement to any garden. They’re generally hardy, provide year-round...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Jun 9, 2022 | DIY/How to, Newbie Gardener, Vegetables & Herbs
Eating garden fruits and vegetables is one of the easiest tasks of the summer—but what about growing them? We argue it’s easy, too, even for first-time gardeners. But in case you have any doubts, we made a list of the top ten easiest fruits and vegetables to grow....
by Platt Hill Nursery | Sep 20, 2021 | DIY/How to, Landscaping
Leafy trees get most of the praise in the summer, while evergreens stand modestly in the background. In comparison to their leafy cousins, evergreens seem subtle, hard to get to know, and even boring. But when you take a closer look, these stalwarts of the tree world...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Sep 13, 2021 | DIY/How to
Bulbs are those beautiful perennials that grow from a fleshy root, bloom each year, and die back to the root. Some bulbs are “hardy,” which means they survive our winter. Others are “tender,” meaning they won’t overwinter in Illinois without some help. Which ones are...
