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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.
Foamflower Running Tapestry
How to Grow Tiarella (aka Foamflower), a Pretty Flowering Ground Cover for All Your Shady Spots
french marigolds
17 Plants That Will Keep Unwanted Bugs Out of Your Garden, According to Experts
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
Martha Stewart in the garden
Martha Says Raised Beds Are the Only Way She's Growing Vegetables From Now On—Here's Why
Peonies in the garden
How and When to Transplant Peonies So They Thrive for Years to Come
beautiful ornamental garden garden trellis ideas
19 Garden Trellis Ideas That Showcase the Beauty of Climbing Plants
Backyard birds at feeder
The Right Way to Clean a Bird Feeder, According to an Ornithologist
yellow and green tomatoes on the vine
Experts Explain Why Tomatoes Split, Plus Tips for Prevention
Patch of azalea plants in spring
15 Privacy Shrubs to Make Your Yard Feel Like a Secluded Oasis
Bell peppers tree in garden. There are red and green bell pepper on the tree with green leaves.
The Best Companion Plants for Peppers, Plus Tips to Ensure a Flourishing Crop
Zinnias with pink blooms in the sunshine
20 Full-Sun Annuals That Will Add Color to Your Garden
Blueberries growing on a branch
How to Grow Delicious Blueberries You Can Harvest Year After Year
Crimson Clover plant in a field
21 Plants That Improve Soil Quality, Making Your Whole Garden Thrive
green lettuce in garden
How to Grow Lettuce for Crisp, Fresh Salads All Season Long
Martha's head gardener, Ryan McCallister, carrying compost tea in her greenhouse.
10 Composting Tips That Will Keep Your Soil Healthy, According to Martha’s Head Gardener
C. cherokeensis sedge grass
Why You Should Plant Sedge Grass—and 10 Great Varieties to Grow
lawn with edging of brick
12 Garden Edging Ideas to Keep Your Plantings Neat and Protected
Two cucumbers ripen on a bed in the sun.
How to Plant and Care for Cucumbers—and Ensure a Bountiful Harvest All Summer Long
Planting seed potatoes in a space saving growing bag or patio container of compost
You Don't Need a Garden to Grow Potatoes—Here's How to Plant Them in Containers
White Flower Blossoms on a Tree
14 Trees to Beautify Your Front Yard
Creeping thyme tapestry lawn
How to Grow a Tapestry Lawn—the Landscaping Trend That Turns Your Yard Into a Living Masterpiece
Beautiful home with clean landscaping
11 Front Yard Ideas Guaranteed to Boost Your Home's Curb Appeal
Beautiful Pink Mandevilla in a planter in a formal garden. Selective focus. Nice summer background.
13 Blooming Vines That Add Beauty—and Privacy—to Your Yard
pink begonia flower in the garden, close up
Begonias Are a Beautiful Addition to Any Garden—Here’s How to Grow and Care for Them
Creeping thyme
10 Best Plants to Grow Between Pavers in Your Yard
Raised beds with vegetables
6 Kitchen Scraps You Can Use in the Garden, According to Experts
Angelonia plants
14 Flowers That Will Make Your Home the Prettiest on the Block
Person transplanting plant into new pot at home.
What Does Root Rot Look Like? Here's How to Catch It Early Enough to Cure It
Soil and fertalizer
The Difference Between Potting Mix and Potting Soil—and When to Use Each
Marguerite Daisy
12 Most Common Types of Daisies—and How to Know Which Ones Are Best for Your Garden
Tiered Gazebo with Lattice Details
14 Gazebo Ideas for a Picture-Perfect Outdoor Retreat
Colorful flower garden
How to Create a Garden That Blooms With Color All Year Long
Houseplant in the window
Are Your Indoor Plant Leaves Turning Yellow? Here's Why—and How to Fix It
Table set in garden under pergola
20 Beautiful Pergola Ideas That Will Create Shade in Your Yard, Patio, or Garden
Perlite with soil and planting supplies
Perlite Is the Secret to Improving Soil Drainage—Here's How to Use It in Your Garden
blue house with yellow door and pretty landscaping
13 Walkway Ideas That Will Complement Your Home and Yard
squirrel smelling flowers in garden
How to Keep Squirrels Out of Your Garden
Lined Gravel Pathway
17 Garden Path Ideas That Perfectly Showcase Your Plantings
raised flower bed with stones in garden
16 Raised Flower Bed Ideas That Will Add Dimension to Your Garden
Composite of garden kneelers
9 Garden Kneelers That'll Help Protect Your Knees and Back
Weeping willow tree
10 Weeping Trees That Will Make a Dramatic Statement in Your Yard
Cumin growing in a garden
How to Plant and Grow Cumin—and Harvest the Seeds for Cooking
beautiful lawn with flowers and gazebo
8 Spring Lawn Care Tips That Will Set Your Grass Up for Success
Nandina plant with berries
Why You Should Never Plant Nandina Shrubs, According to Bird Experts
Tomatoes and basil in garden setting
The Best Companion Plants for Tomatoes, Plus Tips to Make Sure Yours Thrive
Italian Cypress trees
9 Fast-Growing Evergreen Trees That Will Be Tall Before You Know It
Oregano plant
How to Grow Oregano in Your Indoor or Outdoor Herb Garden