About Us

Home & Gardens started in 1989 by Michael Martorana with a love of plants and a volunteer spirit.  Longwood Gardens accepted him as the first volunteer in Longwood's Integrated Pest Management department. 
During his 8 years of work and study there, he was awarded the "Certificate of Merit in Ornamental Plants".  From there, he earned his ISA (International Society of Arboriculture) Certified Arborist designation.

As demand for experts in tree health & diagnostics grew, an education through Penn State, the University of Delaware and Cornell provided the extensive knowledge needed to provide cutting edge diagnostic and treatment skills. 

He now holds a "TREE RISK ASSESSOR QUALIFIED" Certificate through the ISA.  

Michael also served the Borough of Parkesburg on the Planning Commission and as VP of Borough Council, earning a Master Planner's Certificate and while serving, created an extensive Shade Tree Ordinance.  

Home & Gardens and the Tree Doctor can always be counted on to provide you with complete evaluation and treatment of problem trees or shrubs at a reasonable price.

WE employ highly skilled professional Horticulturists and Plant Health Care Technicians, not poorly trained seasonal workers.

We have a large assortment of professional equipment, including highly specialized tools for complicated root surgery as well as a diagnostic lab.

  Barry performing a surgical repair.



Landscaping and Tree Spraying for Disease and Insects




And some other folks who've come to us from around the globe!