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Decorating Ideas
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12 Lessons in Outdoor Living
Love Your Outdoor Living Room
Make It Lush
Create a Conversation Pit
Embrace the Bench
Find a Hideaway
Define Your Palette
Create a Dream Spot
Turn Up the Heat
Focus on the Foliage
Gain Some Party Space
Dare to Go Pale
Maximize Tight Spots
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Outdoor Pathway Perennials
Made for Walking
White Alpine Geranium
'Victor Reiter' Sea Thrift
'Old Gold' RockCress
Miniature Golden Sweet Flag
'Platt's Black' Brass Buttons
Silver Carpet
Bronze Dutch Clover
'Georgia Blue' Speedwell
'Elfin' Thyme
Scotch Moss
White Star Creeper
Motley Mazus
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Creative Outdoor Spaces
Create Playful Patterns
Create Seating for Two
Create a Shady Spot
Create Your Own Sun Deck
Create Festive Decorations
Create a Secluded Dining Room
Create Romance with Candles
Create a Water Feature
Create Party Lighting
Create a Surprising Garden Planter
Create Furniture to Suit Your Space
Create a Palette to Match Your Garden
Create a Convertible Dining Space
Create an Outdoor Chandelier
Create a Modern Scene
Create a Breakfast Room
Create a Southern Veranda
Create Seats with a View
Create a Covered Dining Room
Create an Outdoor Fireplace
Create a Focal Point
Create a Swinging Naptime Spot
Create Hollywood Glamour
Create a Hideaway Seating Area
Create an Outdoor Shower
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Outdoor Lighting Ideas
Outdoor Tables
Glowing Shell Arrangement
Bottle Beauty
Vellum Shields
Origami Lanterns
Shaded String Lights
Tiki Torch Anchors
Easy Sand Candles
Glowing Hurricane Vases
Candle Slipcovers
Jelly Jar Candles
Floating Candles
Faux Lanterns
Bamboo Candles
Shell Candles
Photo Centerpiece
Ribbon Lanterns
Fire and Ice Lighting
Sand Centerpiece
Flower Votive Displays
Silk-Flower Party Lights
Garden-Glow Lanterns
Punched Luminarias
Hanging Lanterns
Votive Place Cards
Origami Votive Wraps
Striped Votive Holders
Daffodil Candles
Light Columns
Patriotic Strung Votives
Faux Tabletop Glow
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Outdoor Furniture Projects
Converted Cot
Camp Stools
Souvenir Sling
Paving-Stone Table
Custom-Made Cushions
Shady Umbrella Table
Tiki Torch Anchors
Potting Shed
Tree Table
Ticking Beach Chair
Shady Canopies
Cane-Top Table
Tree Swing
Outdoor Shower Screen
Wraparound Bench
Rustic Table
Striped Picnic Table
Rope-Seat Stools
Stenciled Hawaiian Flower Cushions
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Container Garden Ideas
Tiny Winter Forest
Water Garden
Wall Garden Staghorn Ferns
Mint Chandelier
Tropical Delight
Long-Season Stars
Ivy Porch Screen
Lush and Low Maintenance
Hint of Citrus
Made for the Shade
Rooftop Oasis
Secret Garden
Three-Part Harmony
Houseplants, Reimagined
Charming Fern Container
Informal Arrangement
Tropical Trio
Window Wonder
Tasty Tomatoes
Prettier Planter
A Touch of Texture
Bold and Beautiful
Modern Planter
Grand Entrance
Inexpensive Plant Container
Tower of Herbs
Silver Serenity
Martha's Back Porch Container Plants
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Decorative Flowerpots and Planters
Pigment-Dyed Pots
Updated Terra-Cotta Pots
Wicker-Basket Pots
Chalkboard Pots
Painted Flowerpots
Herb Pots
Weathered Plastic Pots
Flat-Weave Basket
Picket-Fence Pot
Striped Terra-Cotta Pots
Patterned Pots
Stacked-Pots Planter
Mossy Pots
Bowl Planters
Faux-Bois Planters
Milk-Carton Pots
Shell-Covered Pots
Aged Pots
Adding a Drainage Hole
Rolling Container Dolly
Pebble-Topped Pots
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Outdoor Decorating Details
Napkin-Folded Pillows
Patchwork Tablecloth and Napkins
Raffia Mat
Table Runner
Canopy
Nautical Garland
Batik Linens
Outdoor Pillows
Pulled-Thread Runner
Canvas Tablecloth
Sunroom Pillows
Hawaiian Quilted Pillow Cover
Bandanna Table Runner
Leafy Tablecloth
Raffia Place Mats
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20 Ways to Update Your Outdoor Space
Home for the Summer
Create a Message Center
Spruce Up the Entry
Automate Your Watering
Swap Out Old Lighting
Plant to Deter Hungry Deer
Make an Umbrella Statement
Make Storage Multitask
Raise -- and Lower -- the Bar
Decorate As If You're Indoors
Cook Up an Herb Garden
Fashion a Clever Sand Trap
Splash Out on a Coordinated Shower Cutain
Dry Dock Towels
Put Runoff Water to Use
Let Roses Live Off the Grid
Set Some Boundaries
Open a Watering Hole
Lock Up Your Garbage
Choose Smart Seating
Set Up a Campfire, and Then Let the Sparks Fly -- Safely
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Summer Table Setting Ideas
Rubber-Stamped Place Cards
Rubber-Stamped Place Cards
Rubber-Stamped Place Cards
Rubber-Stamped Place Cards
Rubber-Stamped Place Cards
Rubber-Stamped Place Cards
Rubber-Stamped Place Cards
Rubber-Stamped Place Cards
Patriotic Bunting
Patriotic Bunting How-To
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Martha Stewart Living Outdoor Furniture Designs
Lily Bay Chair and Ottoman
Miramar II Seating Set
Solana Bay Collection Dining Set
Pembroke Collection 4-Piece Deep Seating Set
Pembroke Side Table
Cold Spring 5-Piece Deep Seating Firepit Set
Augusta Collection 7-Piece Dining Set
Augusta Collection 3-Piece Bar Set
Charlottetown Wicker Woven Loveseat, Chair, and Coffee Table
Grand Bank Dining Set, 7 Pieces
Spring Lake Wood Alternative Side Table
Cedar Island Seating Set, 4 Pieces
Cedar Island Dining Set, 5 Pieces
Belle Isle Collection 4-Piece Seating Set
Belle Isle Collection 2-Pack Ottoman Set
Mallorca Collection 7-Piece Dining Set
Welland Collection 5-Piece Dining Set
Recipes & Entertaining
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Outdoor Party Helpers
Cork-Lined Tray
Tablecloth Weights
River Rock Paperweights
Steadying Kebabs
Bottle Wrap
Natural Ant Repellant
Food Guards
Ice Cream Scoop on a Stick
Pre-Buttered Corn
Origami Napkin Rings
Flowerpot Servers
Rubber Band ID
Cocktail Accompaniments Platter
Flash Freeze
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Outdoor Party Centerpieces
Aquatic Plant
Stone-and-Moss Centerpiece
Checkered Moss Centerpiece
Crudite Centerpiece
Figs-and-Vines Centerpiece
Free-Floating Centerpiece
Fiery Coral Centerpiece
Fireworks Display
Pitcher Centerpiece
Paper-Bag Centerpiece
Hosta Centerpiece
Floating Flowers Platter Centerpiece
Fresh-from-the-Garden Centerpiece
Parade of Blooms
Herb Centerpiece
Tropical Fruit Centerpiece
Peony Centerpiece
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Outdoor Party Drinks and Appetizers
Cucumber-Ginger Fizzes
Guacamole
Herbal Sodas
Flatbread Topped with Mint, Feta, and Lamb
Pink Grapefruit "Margaritas"
Tomato Hand Pies
Summer Sangria
Grilled Bread with Cotija
Strawberry Lemonade
Cornbread Bites
Lemon Whiskey Sours
Zucchini Rounds with Roasted Tomatoes
Tequila Sunrise
Prosciutto-Basil Crostini
Peach Juleps
Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus Bundles with Spicy Dipping Sauce
Peach and Rosemary Spritzers
Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce
Orange Shandy
Honeydew Granita Spritzer
Eggplant and Mint Bruschetta
Pineapple-Rum Cocktail
Cherry Tomatoes Wrapped in Prosciutto with Olives
Tropical Ginger Punch
Sweet Onion Dip
Hibiscus-Honey Iced Tea
Artichoke Bruschetta
Seviche with Mint and Grapefruit
Bing Cherry Mojitos
Vegetable Summer Rolls
Hula Cooler
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Good Things for Outdoor Entertaining
Color-Coded Party Drink Buckets
Dip-Dyed Bamboo Place Mats
Leaf Coasters
Paper Lantern Vase
Shell Salt-and-Pepper Dishes
Paper Fruit Salad Cups
Dip-Dyed Cups and Bowls
Lobster Place Cards
Watermelon Boats
Blueberry Topping
Leaf-Covered Candleholder
Grilled Chicken Trick
Ice-Cream Cone Stopper
Nautical Flag Garland
Berry Bread Spread
Pinwheel Napkins
Flavorful Skewers
Mayonnaise Mix-Ins
Iced-Tea Syrups
Shell Skewers
Grilled Corn Disks
Butterfly Straw Holders
Napkin Holder
Pocket Utensils
Mussel Shell Wreath
Watermelon Nectar
Festive Drink Umbrellas
Custom Lemonade
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Community Garden Potluck Party
Philadelphia's Bodine Street Community Garden
Starting the Garden
Saving the Garden
Dinner Parties in the Garden
Preparing for the Party
Heirloom Tomato and Herb Salad
The Garden Goddesses
Roasted-Eggplant Dip
Grilled Corn with Cilantro Butter
Seed Packet Party Favors
Grilled Clams
Roasted-Red-Pepper Dip
Grilled Vegetable and Tofu "Lasagna" with Pesto
Grilled Cedar-Plank Pork Loin and Spicy Plum Salsa
Quinoa Seeds
Sunflower Cupcake Cake
Plot Your Own
Prep and Care
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Prepping Your Outdoor Spaces
Clean Umbrellas
Clean Brick Flooring
Wax Painted Metal Furniture
Treat Concrete Flooring
Clean Composite Decking
Ready Outdoor Fabrics
Prep Wood Decking
Rinse Awnings
Repair Screening
Freshen Furniture
Take Care of Your Lawn
Feed the Birds
Get the Grill Ready
Stock Essentials
Scrub Stone Surfaces
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Outdoor Furniture Care Guide
Caring for Outdoor Furniture
Read Care Guidelines
Start with a Light Cleaning
Use a Gentle Cleanser
Avoid Harsh Treatments
Manage Mold
Protect Furniture
Caring for Wicker Furniture
Caring for Wood Furniture
Caring for Metal Furniture
Caring for Fabric
Caring for Plastic
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Clever Ideas for Better Outdoor Living
Outdoor Drying Rail
Slip-Proof the Back Steps
Scent Your Charcoal
Set Up a Rinsing Station
Avoid Bee Stings
Create a Natural Border
Hang a Tree Swing
Craft a Pinwheel
Waterproof a Blanket
Soothe Mosquito Bites
Create a Garden Shelf
Tame Your Plants
Set Out Cooling Sprays
Grow Some Herbs
Cushion Your Bucket Handle
Make a Moveable Trellis
Kill Weeds Naturally
Drill for Better Drainage
Keep Predators at Bay
Trim Enviable Topiaries
Make Use of Overgrown Basil
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