by Martin's Home and Garden | Dec 12, 2022 | Gardening Tips, Plant Care, Vegetables
For many people, plants mean more than just a house or yard decoration. Roses, for example, are often given as a symbol of love, while lilies and orchids are often used to symbolize grief and everlasting love. Camellias are an often overlooked flower that can have a...
by Martin's Home and Garden | Nov 9, 2022 | Gardening Tips, Plant Care, Vegetables
Fall remains that time of the year that everyone loves. The weather gets colder, the days become shorter, and the leaves turn to brilliant shades of red, orange, and yellow. However, there’s more to this season than meets the eye. During this time, plants break down...
by Martin's Home and Garden | Oct 25, 2022 | Gardening Tips, Plant Care, Vegetables
Homeowners, gardeners, and landscapers often begin “clean up” in their landscapes during fall. Not all plants are similar in what should or should not be cut back, as well as what season the plant prefers to be pruned. Though fall seems to be the most common time you...
by Martin's Home and Garden | Aug 26, 2022 | Gardening Tips, Plant Care, Vegetables
Gardening makes life more beautiful, but any gardener will tell you that gardening isn’t only about pretty flowers and growing your own food. Gardening has multiple mental health benefits. It allows us to connect with nature and get back to the basics. It gives us a...
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 | 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...
