by Martin's Home and Garden | Mar 21, 2022 | Gardening Tips
Gardening is a fun and relaxing way for many people to spend time outside with just their thoughts and the soil underneath their fingertips. This is especially true post-COVID, when many people got into home gardening as a way to relieve everyday stress during the...
by Martin's Home and Garden | Mar 15, 2022 | Houseplants
Moving your houseplants outdoors in the spring and summer months after they have been cooped up indoors all winter is a great way to give your plants some fresh air, warmth, and humidity. It also can help to mimic the plant’s natural environment, which can boost plant...
by Martin's Home and Garden | Nov 11, 2021 | Houseplants, Plant Care
With the seasons changing and temperatures dropping, ensuring your garden is prepped for the winter is vital. It may be frustrating to think about preparing your garden for the winter when you have been working on it all summer, but it’s important to protect all of...
by Martin's Home and Garden | Aug 23, 2021 | Houseplants, Plant Care
Sometimes the thought of starting your own garden can seem overwhelming, especially if you have never cared for a garden before. While the task may seem daunting, it turns out that starting a garden isn’t as hard as you might think. Growing your own produce is very...
by Martin's Home and Garden | Apr 21, 2021 | Houseplants, Plant Care
Adopting a houseplant is a great way to add some flair and better air quality to your home, but houseplants can also be attractive to a variety of different bugs and pests. The most common types of houseplant pests are mealybugs, scales, spider mites, fungus...
by Martin's Home and Garden | Apr 7, 2021 | Greenhouse, Vegetables
To borrow a phrase from a famous 90’s girl group: “People of the world, spice up your life…” by planting hot pepper plants in your garden! Pepper plants are always a popular addition to vegetable gardens because they are easy to grow. Spicy varieties are no...
by Martin's Home and Garden | Apr 1, 2021 | Pollinators
Pollination is a very important process for plants. Pollen is moved from one plant and one flower to another, fertilizing the plant and making it able to produce seeds and fruits. Flowers have male and female parts – the stamen and the pistil, respectively. When...
by Martin's Home and Garden | Mar 3, 2021 | Trees & Shrubs
Once upon a time, the eastern United States was covered in American chestnut trees – about four billion of them, in fact! They were a popular choice for building furniture, fences, and other structures while also providing nuts to feed animals and people alike....
by Martin's Home and Garden | Feb 10, 2021 | Houseplants, Plant Care
There’s no better way to fight off the winter blues this season than with the company of a leafy companion. Purchasing a houseplant is a great way to not only brighten up your home but also to boost your mood! Also, taking care of plants in the winter is no hassle at...
by Martin's Home and Garden | Mar 31, 2020 | Gardening Tips, Vegetables
Have you been hearing the phrase “victory garden” quite a bit lately? Victory gardens first became popular during World War I and returned to prominence again during World War II. During these periods, public food systems were being overburdened due to extremely high...
