by Platt Hill Nursery | Aug 2, 2021 | DIY/How to, Vegetables & Herbs
What’s that black spot on the end of your tomatoes? It’s called blossom end rot, and contrary to appearances, it’s not a fungus or disease. It’s a condition caused by insufficient calcium uptake in your plants. It may affect squash, cucumbers, peppers, and melons, but...
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,...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Jul 12, 2021 | Lawn & Garden, Landscaping, Outdoor Living, Trees & Shrubs
Let’s face it; the outdoors is where we want to be, especially in the summer. I mean, we don’t toil away in our garden just to look at it through the window. We want to be out among the birds, flowers, and sky. But sometimes, our landscapes—though beautiful—are still...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Jul 7, 2021 | Lawn & Garden, Landscaping, Outdoor Living, Perennials
As our gardens reach their full summer abundance, it’s a great time to see where we can add more perennials. Whether you follow the trends or set new ones, these perennials give you something special to bring to your garden! Salvia Salvia hails from...
