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...
by Martin's Home and Garden | Dec 6, 2019 | Gardening Tips, Greenhouse, Houseplants
Caring For Your Poinsettia Poinsettias are a Christmas classic! Their modified leaves called bracts come in a variety of colors and variegations. The actual flowers of the plant are the tiny yellow centers surrounded by the colorful bracts. In their native Mexico,...
by Martin's Home and Garden | Nov 1, 2019 | Gardening Tips
Winter is coming. While you dream of a green spring, you should protect the plants in your garden from winter’s chill. By taking precautions now, you can save yourself time and money in the upcoming planting season. Some can be taken inside and easily kept as...
by Martin's Home and Garden | Oct 3, 2019 | Gardening Tips
Welcome fall! As the seasons change, so does your garden. There is still planting to be done – time to get your mums, violas, and cole crops in the ground! But as some plants are blooming with new life with the dropping temperatures, other are going dormant. Dormant...
by Martin's Home and Garden | Aug 2, 2019 | Gardening Tips, Trees & Shrubs
All hydrangeas are equally beautiful, but they can also be equally confusing when it comes time to prune! It’s important to know the type of hydrangea that you have so that you know the proper time to prune without removing any new flower buds. Four types of common...