Gardening and Plants

Keep your garden blooming and growing with these gardening tips and tricks.
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Hydrangeas aren't just good flowers for enhancing your home's curb appeal. The perennial also looks great in flower arrangements. But despite their beauty, hydrangeas can wilt quickly in a vase if they are cut incorrectly. Here, we explain when and how to cut hydrangeas, as well as how to make them last longer in your flower arrangements. #details #easyhomedecorideas #homedecorinspiration #homeimprovementideas #marthastewart
How to Cut Hydrangeas for Floral Arrangements
Hydrangeas aren't just good flowers for enhancing your home's curb appeal. The perennial also looks great in flower arrangements. But despite their beauty, hydrangeas can wilt quickly in a vase if they are cut incorrectly. Here, we explain when and how to cut hydrangeas, as well as how to make them last longer in your flower arrangements. #details #easyhomedecorideas #homedecorinspiration #homeimprovementideas #marthastewart
Take steps to prepare your houseplants for winter by moving them indoors as the weather cools; checking for insects that might multiply in warmer indoor air; repotting and pruning; and protecting them from the extremes of hot, cold, or dry air. #crafts #diyideas #easycrafts #marthastewart #hobby #tutorials
How to Prepare Your Houseplants for Winter
Take steps to prepare your houseplants for winter by moving them indoors as the weather cools; checking for insects that might multiply in warmer indoor air; repotting and pruning; and protecting them from the extremes of hot, cold, or dry air. #crafts #diyideas #easycrafts #marthastewart #hobby #tutorials
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How to Keep Animals Out of Your Garden, According to an Expert
Our gardening expert explains how to keep small animals and pests out of your garden using natural repellents, landscaping ideas, and physical barriers. #details #easyhomedecorideas #homedecorinspiration #homeimprovementideas #marthastewart
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10 Plants That Help You Sleep
If you're having a hard time sleeping, try keepings these 10 plants that help you sleep better in your bedroom. From their beautiful foliage that helps block out light to their calming fragrances, these plants will help you snooze soundly. #details #easyhomedecorideas #homedecorinspiration #homeimprovementideas #marthastewart
the garden is full of flowers and plants, with many trees in the back ground
12 Tips for Creating a Maximalist Garden
A maximalist garden style offers the opportunity to mix color, texture, and shape into a cohesive and visually striking landscape. Follow these tips to create your own maximalist garden that's striking—not sloppy. #crafts #diyideas #easycrafts #marthastewart #hobby #tutorials
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3 Easy Ways to Propagate Dahlias, According to Gardening Experts
Propagating dahlias isn't difficult if you know the steps. Learn how to propagate dahlias three different ways, according to gardening experts. #crafts #diyideas #easycrafts #marthastewart #hobby #tutorials
12 Plants You Should Never Grow in Fall, According to Experts
As the cool weather rolls in, you might be among the many gardeners zealously planning a fall garden. While autumn is a great time for many plants to establish a strong root system before winter, it’s important to know that not all plants are optimal for in-ground planting during this season.
Moles and voles are common pests that can disrupt your garden, but there are a few key distinctions between the two. Here, we explain the difference between moles, voles, and shrews, as well as how to get rid of each. #crafts #diyideas #easycrafts #marthastewart #hobby #tutorials Plants, The Two, To Tell, Key
Moles vs. Voles: How to Tell the Difference Between Them
Moles and voles are common pests that can disrupt your garden, but there are a few key distinctions between the two. Here, we explain the difference between moles, voles, and shrews, as well as how to get rid of each. #crafts #diyideas #easycrafts #marthastewart #hobby #tutorials
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Martha Stewart's Guide to Apple Cider Pressing
Martha Stewart shares her method for using an apple press to make fresh apple cider. See the steps from picking the fruit, to grinding the apples, pressing them, and bottling the fresh apple cider.
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How to Care for Calathea Plant
Calathea plants, also known as prayer plant, are known for their beautiful foliage. Commonly grown as houseplants, Calathea prefer indirect sunlight, well-drained soil, and high humidity. Learn how to care for these plants here. #details #easyhomedecorideas #homedecorinspiration #homeimprovementideas #marthastewart
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How to Care for African Violets, According to Experts
Learn all about African violet care with our expert tips and tricks. Also, discover how to pot them, water them correctly, and propagate them so you can share baby plants with friends and family.
The Montauk daisy, also known as Nippon daisy, makes for a lovely addition to any home garden. The perennials are easy to grow and thrive in sunny conditions. Perennials, Montauk Daisy, How To Grow, To Grow, Home Garden, Daisy
How to Grow and Care for Montauk Daisies
The Montauk daisy, also known as Nippon daisy, makes for a lovely addition to any home garden. The perennials are easy to grow and thrive in sunny conditions.
These are the best vegetables to plant in late summer if you want a fall harvest, according to gardening experts. Extend your edible harvests by planting fast-growing and cold-hardy vegetables right now. Vegetables To Plant, Best Vegetables, Fast Growing, Late Summer, Fall Harvest, Right Now
12 Vegetables to Plant in Late Summer for a Fall Harvest
These are the best vegetables to plant in late summer if you want a fall harvest, according to gardening experts. Extend your edible harvests by planting fast-growing and cold-hardy vegetables right now.
Invasive plants are those introduced from other areas—but not all non-native plants are invasive. Many states do not have regulations prohibiting the sale of plants identified as invasive; here's a cheat sheet to help you avoid them. #details #easyhomedecorideas #homedecorinspiration #homeimprovementideas #marthastewart Invasive Plants, Cheat Sheet, Native Plants
10 Invasive Plants Experts Say to Never Grow in Your Garden
Invasive plants are those introduced from other areas—but not all non-native plants are invasive. Many states do not have regulations prohibiting the sale of plants identified as invasive; here's a cheat sheet to help you avoid them. #details #easyhomedecorideas #homedecorinspiration #homeimprovementideas #marthastewart