Gardening and Plants

Keep your garden blooming and growing with these gardening tips and tricks.
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How to Grow Tomatoes Indoors for Vine-Ripened Fruit Year-Round
Growing tomatoes indoors can be easy with the right care. We spoke to experts for tips on how to grow this fruit indoors, from planting to harvesting. #foodhacks #kitchenhacks #lifehacks #marthastewart #recipehacks
Martha Stewart
Martha Stewart 
a large potted plant with lemons growing on it's branches and leaves
How to Propagate a Lemon Tree for an Endless Supply of Citrus
Lemon trees are relatively easy plants to propagate. Learn how to propagate a lemon tree in soil and water, as well as by seed and air layering, with these tips from experts. #foodhacks #kitchenhacks #lifehacks #marthastewart #recipehacks
Martha Stewart
Martha Stewart 
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6 Ways to Use Baking Soda in Your Garden
Learn how to use baking soda in your garden to deter pests, boost flower production, prevent diseases, and more with these tips from experts.
Martha Stewart
Martha Stewart 
tomatoes growing on the vine in an outdoor garden
7 Mistakes That Are Causing Your Tomatoes to Rot Before They Ripen
Tomatoes can sometimes rot before they reach maturity, leaving you with a small amount of fruits to harvest. Learn the common reasons this happens with these trouble-shooting tips from gardening experts.
Martha Stewart
Martha Stewart 
a green plant in a glass vase filled with water
How to Propagate Monstera for an Endless Supply of Houseplants
Learn how to propagate monstera by stem cuttings rooted in soil or water. Or propagate monstera by air layering, a method that encourages roots to form on a plant stem that is still attached to the parent plant. #foodhacks #kitchenhacks #lifehacks #marthastewart #recipehacks
Martha Stewart
Martha Stewart 
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How to Grow Pothos—and Keep It Happy and Healthy
Pothos is a beautiful, beginner-friendly houseplant that's perfect for almost any space. Here's how to properly grow and care for it, according to gardening experts. #foodhacks #kitchenhacks #lifehacks #marthastewart #recipehacks
Martha Stewart
Martha Stewart 
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How to Prune Basil for a More Abundant Harvest
Pruning basil regularly encourages bushier growth and enhances the flavor of the leaves. Learn how to prune basil, according to experts. #foodhacks #kitchenhacks #lifehacks #marthastewart #recipehacks
Martha Stewart
Martha Stewart 
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How to Revive a Peace Lily So It's Lush and Thriving Again
Peace lilies can struggle due to many factors including too much (or too little) water, light, or fertilizer. Learn how to revive a peace lily with these tips from experts. #foodhacks #kitchenhacks #lifehacks #marthastewart #recipehacks
Martha Stewart
Martha Stewart 
peaches are growing on the branches of trees
How to Grow a Peach Tree for Delicious, Juicy Fruit Every Year
Learn how to grow a peach tree step-by-step—from planting and soil preparation to pruning and harvesting. Discover expert tips for a healthy, fruitful peach tree.
Martha Stewart
Martha Stewart 
many different colored flowers in a garden
10 Flowers That Are Surprisingly Hard to Grow From Seed
While starting flowers from seed is rewarding, some varieties produce a challenging growing experience due to slow growth, finicky germination, and diseases. For these reasons, these are the flowers experts say to never grow from seed.
Martha Stewart
Martha Stewart 
two spoons filled with dirt on top of a table
Potting Mix vs. Potting Soil—and When to Use Each
These two terms are often used interchangeably, but there is a difference between them. We spoke with experts to learn the difference between potting mix vs. potting soil, and when to use each.
Martha Stewart
Martha Stewart 
the cover of martha hart's gardening cookbook and an image of a woman with a shovel
'Martha Stewart's Gardening Handbook' Is On Shelves Now
Martha Stewart's Gardening Handbook is on shelves now, and it's her 101st book. The book serves as a manual for beginner and expert gardeners, filled with practical tips and detailed explanations of the knowledge Martha has learned throughout her life. #foodhacks #kitchenhacks #lifehacks #marthastewart #recipehacks
Martha Stewart
Martha Stewart 
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5 Best Ways to Keep Slugs and Snails Out of Your Garden
Slugs and snails can cause severe damage to your plants, especially young ones and seedlings. Here, we spoke to experts about the very best natural and effective ways to keep these unwanted pests out of your garden. #foodhacks #kitchenhacks #lifehacks #marthastewart #recipehacks
Martha Stewart
Martha Stewart 
many different colored tulips in a field
What to Do With Tulips After They Bloom
Tulips are perennials, but they won't always look as vibrant year after year. Here's what to do after they bloom to ensure a beautiful show every spring, according to experts.
Martha Stewart
Martha Stewart 
many potted plants with green and white leaves in the middle of them, all lined up next to each other
Can Snake Plants Live Outside? A Horticulturist Explains
Snake plants are common houseplants, but they can also survive outside, under a few conditions. Here, we share expert insight on the three things to consider before planting a snake plant outside. #foodhacks #kitchenhacks #lifehacks #marthastewart #recipehacks
Martha Stewart
Martha Stewart