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The first step to being a good gardener is understanding the fundamentals. Whether you are seeking advice for your flower garden, vegetable garden, or simply your lawn, we have compiled all the best gardening tools, techniques, tips and tricks to help your garden flourish.
Garden with layer of straw for lasagna gardening
Lasagna Gardening Is an Easy, Low-Effort Way to Create Compost—Here's How to Do It
Organic tomato plant, red and green tomatoes
10 Plants You Should Never Grow Next to Your Tomatoes
Pumpkins in wheelbarrow
When to Plant Pumpkins—Plus Tips on Ensuring a Successful Crop
Broccoli growing in garden close up view
How to Grow Broccoli Plants in Your Own Backyard, No Matter the Season
close-up of growing green onion in the vegetable garden
15 Companion Plants You Should Grow With Onions—and 6 You Shouldn't
Group of green sprouts growing out from soil
How to Know When a Plant Is Established—and How Long It Takes
American Giant Sunflowers
Why Do Sunflowers Droop? Plus Expert Tips for Making Them Stand Tall
pile of fresh organic cumbers
Why Some Cucumbers Are Bitter—and What You Can Do About It
Red crocosmia 'Lucifer' in flower
15 Full-Sun Perennials That Come Back Bigger and Better Every Year
Yellow rose bush blooming
How to Grow Roses From Cuttings—Plus Expert Tips for Ensuring Success
wild rabbit in garden
How to Keep Rabbits Out of Your Vegetable Garden, According to Experts
martha with roses in garden
Watch Martha Uncover the Secret for Growing Perfect, Lush Roses
woman cleaning houseplant
Martha's Best Tricks for Cleaning All Types of Houseplants
Zucchini in garden
9 Zucchini Companion Plants That Help Keep the Pests and Weeds Away
Straw bale farming
Straw Bale Gardening Is the Perfect Solution for Poor Soil Quality—Here's How to Do It
Climbing roses growing on a trellis
11 Fast-Growing Climbing Roses to Add Color to Pergolas, Trellises, and More
Living room with neutral potted plants
10 Creative Ways to Arrange Potted Plants Indoors and Outside
Cucumbers on a vine
16 Companion Plants You Should Grow Next to Cucumbers—and 7 You Shouldn't
fresh basil herb in pot
How to Harvest Basil for a Continuous Supply of Fresh Herbs
Tomatoes on vine
How to Prevent Blossom-End Rot, a Common Tomato Plant Disease That Can't Be Reversed
closeup of small broccoli head growing on stem surrounded by long green leaves in garden
8 Best Broccoli Companion Plants for a Healthier Crop
Cilantro
How to Harvest Cilantro for Fresh Herbs All Season
abundant pink rose bush
How to Deadhead Roses So They Bloom All Season Long
Lychee Tree
15 Fast-Growing Fruit Trees That Will Yield a Delicious Harvest in No Time
Houseplants with spray bottle
How to Mist Your Houseplants—and Which Varieties Actually Benefit From It
powdery mildew on a rose
How to Get Rid of Powdery Mildew, a Common Disease That Affects Most Plants
closeup of small red strawberries growing on green vines surrounded by brown stems and green leaves
22 Companion Plants to Help Your Strawberry Crop Thrive
Peonies in a garden
Why Aren't My Peonies Blooming? Gardening Experts Weigh In
Beautiful Home With Green Grass Yard
How Often to Fertilize Your Lawn, According to Experts
Succulents hanging from baskets
11 Succulent Wall Ideas That Make the Most of Vertical Surfaces and Upcycled Objects
Peonies on a table outside
7 Pretty Flower Arrangement Ideas That Show Off Your Spring Blooms
Ryan McCallister next to a peony
How to Plan a Well-Rounded Spring Garden—Plus 6 Flowers Martha Grows Each Year, According to Her Head Gardener
Collection of succulents in a garden
7 Tips for Creating a Thriving Succulent Garden
Succulent Garden
16 Types of Succulents That Are a Beautiful Addition to Your Garden
close-up of fresh rosemary
How to Care for Rosemary Plants, a Drought-Tolerant Herb You Can Grow Indoors and Outside
Borage flowers close up (Borago officinalis)
12 Edible Flowers to Beautify Your Garden—and Enhance Your Cooking
Air purifying house plants in home concept. Spathiphyllum are commonly known as spath or peace lilies growing in pot
9 Mood-Boosting Houseplants That Will Make You—and Your Home—Happier
Rose Verbena
10 Fast-Growing Perennials to Plant in Your Garden
Zinnia (Zinnia elegans)
11 Filler Plants That Add Depth and Dimension to Your Garden
Freshly dug carrots
How to Grow Carrots in Your Own Backyard, According to Gardening Experts
Close-up of Creeping Phlox (Phlox subulata) Blossoms in Stonewall in Spring, Bavaria, Germany
10 Fast-Growing Ground Cover Plants That Give Your Yard Quick, Beautiful Results
Mosquitos flying
3 DIY Mosquito Traps That Actually Work, According to Pest Control Experts
fresh basil herb in pot
How to Grow and Care for Basil Plants—Indoors and Outside
peony pink flowers
19 Fragrant Flowers That Will Make Your Garden Smell–and Look—Amazing
Foamflower Running Tapestry
How to Grow Tiarella (aka Foamflower), a Pretty Flowering Ground Cover for All Your Shady Spots
french marigolds
17 Bug-Repelling Plants That Keep Unwanted Pests Out of Your Garden
Close up of three terrariums
Terrariums Are Making a Major Comeback—Plus 3 More Houseplant Trends for 2024
martha watering plants
The Best Time of Day to Water Your Garden—and How Often You Should Do It
Flower seeds on table
Do Seeds Expire? How to Know If Yours Are OK to Plant, According to Garden Experts
Walk in green tiled shower
10 Ways to Save Water Around the House (and Why It Matters)
Fresh mint with julep cups and ice
How to Plant a Cocktail Garden Full of Flavorful Garnishes for All of Your Drinks
Houseplants
11 Ways to Care for Your Indoor Plants More Sustainably
Bee on flower
7 Ways to Attract Beneficial Bugs to Your Yard—and Why You Should
Dried herbs in jars and dish
How to Dry Fresh Herbs to Use in Your Cooking All Year Long
Strawberries growing in terracotta pot
How to Grow Sweet Strawberries That Will Produce Fruit Every Year
Dandelions in yard
3 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Dandelions—and Keep Them From Coming Back
Martha Stewart green week banner with bike
Welcome to Green Week
Thuja at the road in the summer. Decorative Thuya.
14 Hedge Plants That Provide Natural Privacy for Your Home
Fairy garden in pot with succulents
How to Create an Enchanting Fairy Garden, Complete With Miniature Plants and Accessories
Close up of soil
Why You Should Test the pH of Your Soil—and 3 Ways to Do It
Beautiful green ferns, towels and toothbrushes on countertop in bathroom
20 Houseplants That Will Thrive in Your Bathroom
Planter composite
10 Flower Pots That Will Make Your Plants Look Even Prettier
Persian shield (Strobilanthes dyerianus) leaves in summer.
15 Full-Shade Annuals That Will Flourish Without Direct Sun