From design and construction to ongoing care, we keep your property healthy, polished, and evolving season after season.

Your landscape is a living investment. We protect it.

Our Services

Our team combines expertise with creativity to transform outdoor spaces into breathtaking landscapes that enhance the beauty of any property.

Design

Planning and creative direction that aligns beauty, function, and long-term success.

Construction

Expertly managed installation with craftsmanship, coordination, and accountability.

Maintenance

Consistent, proactive care that protects your investment and helps the landscape mature beautifully.

Why Martin Nursery

We believe in turning your outdoor space into your personal oasis

Whether you have a sprawling backyard or a cozy balcony, our team of experienced gardeners and landscapers is dedicated to bringing your green dreams to life.

  • Design, build, and maintain: under one roof
  • Horticulture-first mindset
  • Long-term stewardship

Our Story

Martin Nursery was founded in 1992 by Ted Martin with a clear belief: great landscapes come from understanding how living elements work together. With a background in plant science and ornamental horticulture, Ted built the company around craft, horticulture, and thoughtful design.

Over the years, the work has expanded, yet the principle has stayed the same: create landscapes that feel natural, function beautifully, and mature the right way. Today, Martin Nursery is known for a complete approach: design, construction, and ongoing care, so the landscape doesn’t just look good when it’s finished, but continues to improve for years.

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Our Work

We take a personalized approach to every project, ensuring that each garden we create is a reflection of our client’s unique vision and lifestyle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are answers to some of the most common questions we receive about our services.

What’s the difference between “maintenance” and a maintenance program?

Maintenance can mean anything from occasional cleanup to basic recurring service. A program is structured care designed around seasonal timing and long-term results, so the landscape stays healthy and retains the look it was designed to have.

Do you offer maintenance for properties you didn’t design or build?

Yes. Many clients come to us for professional care of an existing landscape. We begin with an evaluation, identify priorities, and build a plan that brings consistency and improves the property over time.

Can maintenance be the first step, before a major renovation?

Absolutely. In many cases, proper maintenance is the smartest place to start. It helps stabilize the landscape, clarifies what’s worth improving, and can inform a future design/build plan.

Do you do one-time cleanups?

We can, depending on timing and scope, but our best results come from ongoing programs. One-time work is often a short-term fix; a program keeps the property consistently in good shape.

How do you determine what level of maintenance a property needs?

We look at the size and complexity of the landscape, plant material, sun/shade, drainage conditions, and how you use the space. Then we recommend a level of care that fits your goals, whether you want “always sharp” or “healthy and well-managed.”

Will the same crew be on my property each time?

We aim for continuity because it leads to better outcomes. Landscapes benefit when the people caring for them understand the property, the plants, and the standards expected.

What does seasonal timing mean in practice?

It means the landscape is cared for based on when things should happen—not when problems become obvious. The right timing supports plant health and prevents the cycle of “let it go → cut it back hard → recover slowly.”

How do you handle communication and requests?

You’ll have a clear point of contact. If something needs attention or you want to add an enhancement, we keep communication straightforward and make sure expectations are clear before work is performed.

Can you maintain a landscape with features like outdoor living areas or lighting?

Yes. Landscapes often include features that need thoughtful care around them. We maintain with attention to the entire property so hardscape, plantings, and outdoor spaces remain cohesive and presentable.

Do you provide enhancements as part of maintenance?

Many clients add enhancements over time, additional planting, upgrades, seasonal improvements, or refinement of areas that need better balance. Maintenance often reveals the best opportunities to improve the property.

What if I’m not sure whether I need maintenance, a redesign, or both?

That’s common. We’ll start with a consultation, walk the property, and recommend the most practical next step, maintenance-only, design-only, or a phased approach that makes sense.

Our Tree Farm

Since 1999, we’ve grown trees on our 50-acre farm in East Amwell, New Jersey. That connection to plant material matters: strong specimens, careful selection, and a long-term view of what it takes for landscapes to establish and thrive.

Our farm is also home to a seasonal tradition: choosing and cutting a holiday tree. Visit Martin Family Tree Farm to learn more.

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