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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.
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Take a Tour of Martha's Most Beautiful Gardens—and Learn How She Created Each One
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12 Annual Flowers That Bloom All Summer Long
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How to Grow and Care for Citronella Plants
summer flower bouquet in green vase
How to Use Floral Mechanics for a Better Bouquet, According to Florists
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Potting Soil, Fertilizer, and Seeds: How Long Do These Gardening Essentials Last?
beautiful, white daisies in garden
How to Grow and Care for Daisies
pink dogwood tree
6 Flowering Trees That Will Add Beauty and Fragrance to Your Yard
beautiful low maintenance flower garden
16 Low-Maintenance Flowers to Plant in Your Garden
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How to Create an English Cottage Garden Wherever You Live
rose garden on white fence
How to Grow and Care for All the Roses in Your Garden
alliums in deer-resistant flower garden
14 Deer-Resistant Plants for Your Garden Zone
succulent houseplants
How to Care for the Succulents You Grow Indoors
white peony
How to Design a Magical Moon Garden Full of Night-Blooming Flowers and Silver Foliage
blue hydrangeas in garden
6 Mistakes You're Making With Your Hydrangeas—and How to Avoid Them
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Rebranding the Great American Lawn for the 21st Century
Alternative lawn, xeriscaping lawn with ornamental grasses
What to Know About the Anti-Lawn Movement, Which Supports Eco-Friendly Alternatives to Grass Yards
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Are Picture-Perfect Grass Lawns on Their Way Out? Why Natural Is the New Beautiful
carex lawn
Carex Is One of the Best Grass Alternatives for Your Lawn, Say Horticulturalists
drought-resistant echinacea flowers
12 Drought-Resistant Plants That Will Help You Conserve Water in Your Yard
Bird of Paradise plant in vase
How to Grow and Care for Bird of Paradise, a Tropical Plant With Stunning, Avian-Like Foliage
lush grass lawn in front of home
The Most Common Grass Types—Plus, Where They Grow and How to Help Them Thrive
knock-out roses in front of white fence
How to Grow and Care for Knock Out Roses—the Easiest Rose Type a Gardener Can Plant
beautifully watered lawn and garden
9 Ways to Save Water in Your Yard and Garden
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How to Plant a Sustainable Food Forest That Yields Layers of Produce
garden in rain
How to Make a Rain Garden That Solves Runoff Issues and Reduces Water Pollution
bright pink hydrangeas in the summer
How and When to Deadhead Hydrangeas for Stronger Flowers That Bloom All Summer Long
plant seedling growing from homemade fertilizer
How to Make Homemade Fertilizer Using Common Kitchen and Garden Scraps
Martha Stewart near lemon tree
How to Grow a Lemon Tree From Seed—So You Can Pick the Fragrant, Juicy Citrus in Your Own Backyard
vegetable garden no-till
Stop Digging: No-Till Gardening Is the Low-Maintenance Technique You've Been Looking For
colorful yarrow flower garden
12 Plants That Will Keep Weeds Out of Your Garden Once and for All
Allergy-friendly garden with sitting area
7 Allergy-Friendly Flowers to Plant in Your Garden
Healthy lawn of beautiful home
How to Diagnose and Troubleshoot the Most Common Lawn Problems, From Brown Patches to Weeds
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How to Create a Thriving Pollinator Garden
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7 Garden Kneelers That'll Help Protect Your Knees and Back
beautiful lawn with flowers and gazebo
7 Spring Lawn Care Tips That Will Set Your Grass Up for Success
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5 Beautiful Front Yard Trees That Will Boost Your Home's Curb Appeal
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How to Choose the Healthiest Plants From Your Garden Center
backyard flowers blooming in spring time
13 Backyard Renovation Mistakes to Avoid, According to Experts
composting food
How to Make Compost Tea—and Use It to Encourage Plant Growth and Prevent Pests
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How to Grow and Care for Lentils—a Self-Pollinator You Can Plant Right in Your Backyard (or in a Container)
flower garden with perennials and annuals
The Difference Between Perennial and Annual Plants
clover lawn
Clover Lawns Are the Landscaping Trend That Calls for Just 4 Mowings Per Year
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This 3-Ingredient Homemade Weed Killer Uses Vinegar to Safely Remove Pesky Growths from Your Garden
Woman planting fall perennials in flower garden
8 of the Best Perennials to Plant in the Fall—These Stunning Flowers Will Return Year After Year
Aluminum plant in a red pot
How to Grow and Care for an Aluminum Plant, a Low-Maintenance Houseplant With Metallic Leaves
seedlings and potted plants in garden shed
The 11 Best Places to Buy Seeds for Your Garden Online
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7 of the Fastest-Growing Plants for Your Garden
moss lawn with rocks
How to Grow a Moss Lawn, a Low-Maintenance Grass Alternative That Thrives in Shady Yards
Pitcher plant or Sarracenia
How to Grow and Care for Pitcher Plants, a Carnivorous Variety That Will Help Control Pests
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How to Grow and Care for an Ivy Plant
usda gardening zones map
Our Guide to the USDA Gardening Zones—Plus, the Best Plants to Grow in Your Region
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10 Indoor and Outdoor Herb Garden Ideas That Guarantee Fresh Basil, Parsley, and More All Year Round
woman planting flowers
How to Identify Your Soil Type—Plus, the Best Flower and Plant Varieties to Grow in Each
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These 12 Common Houseplants Are Toxic to Cats, According to Veterinarians
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A Guide to 13 Varieties of Pumpkin
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9 Garden Trends to Try in Your Backyard This Year
New England Aster
10 Plants That Can Thrive in and Even Improve Compacted Soil
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What Is Catnip and How Does It Affect Your Cat?
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Learn How to Preserve Your Favorite Flowers in Resin
Eden Garden Design Courtyard
6 Garden Ideas That Will Boost the Value of Your Home
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How to Repot a Houseplant the Right Way
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How to Turn Grocery Store Flowers Into a Florist-Worthy Bouquet
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Asia Carreathers Co-Launched This Sustainable Agriculture Brand to Make Growing Your Own Food Safer and Easier