-
3 weeks ago | 
marthastewart.com | Haniya Rae
Credit: Getty Images A patio is one of the best places to enjoy the summer—especially when it's surrounded by lush greenery. One way to quickly add beautiful blooms to this space is with fast-growing flowers, which will help you create a gorgeous container garden in no time. Here, we asked experts for their favorite quick-to-bloom flowers that do well in pots and containers. Read on to learn more about these colorful beauties, including how to grow them.
-
3 weeks ago | 
marthastewart.com | Haniya Rae
Credit: LisaIson / GETTY IMAGES You could grow any crop next to beets, but you may find that some are better neighbors than others. Shallow-rooted vegetables like lettuce and spinach, for example, can be a bad idea; it's also best to avoid plants with full leaves that can block out the sun. So, which plants make for the best beet companions? Here are eight that our experts recommend for healthy, thriving beet plants—and delicious harvests.
-
1 month ago | 
marthastewart.com | Haniya Rae
Credit: guter / Getty Images Some fast-growing fruits can grow, flourish, and be ready for harvest even when they're planted in containers, so long as you keep a few tips and tricks in mind. For starters, keep an eye on the moisture level—a bigger pot can be beneficial in this regard, and can also help a plant establish roots. If your plant is cold-sensitive, consider putting it in a rolling container to make it easier to bring inside during the winter.
-
1 month ago | 
gbdmagazine.com | Haniya Rae
Story at a glance:Manufacturers and architects share their perspectives on what to consider when choosing insulation for the environment and occupant health. Understanding the life cycle of the insulation product you choose can lower carbon emissions. Your choice of insulation largely depends on context and performance goals, like resilience and life safety.
-
1 month ago | 
marthastewart.com | Haniya Rae
Credit: gurineb / GETTY IMAGES A living wall of fragrant flowers is perfect for summer entertaining, impressing your guests and shielding them from any nosy neighbors. These privacy screens can be trees, shrubs, or vines—so long as you train them to cover the desired area. Of course, with so many elegant options to choose from, it can be hard to know where to start. Here, we asked experts about the best plants for creating a secluded, sweet-smelling retreat.
-
1 month ago | 
marthastewart.com | Haniya Rae
Credit: Getty / Wirestock Fruit trees can provide delicious produce, but many are also beautiful in their own right, with elegant floral displays or impressive fall foliage. Adding these gorgeous trees to your landscape can increase your curb appeal and add a pop of color to your garden. Here, experts share their favorite fruiting trees that produce delicious harvests, and that are breathtaking to behold.
-
1 month ago | 
yahoo.com | Haniya Rae
Key TakeawaysCertain fruit trees are not only productive but also offer stunning visual appeal with their vibrant blossoms, making them excellent choices for boosting a home's curb appeal. Our favorite trees provide multi-seasonal interest, like spring flowers, summer greenery, fall foliage, and winter berries—ensuring year-round beauty in the landscape. Many of these trees are relatively easy to care for, requiring minimal maintenance while still delivering significant visual impact.
-
1 month ago | 
marthastewart.com | Haniya Rae
Credit: Getty / Natalia Shmatova Many vegetables can be grown in containers, but some of them may not thrive in this environment— especially if the pot is too small. Some of these plants need more space for their roots; others need room for their foliage. Melons and gourds, for instance, may produce fruit that's too big for a container to hold adequately. Here, we asked experts about the vegetables that are better to plant in the soil, instead of your new container garden.
-
1 month ago | 
yahoo.com | Haniya Rae
Many vegetables can be grown in containers, but some of them may not thrive in this environment— especially if the pot is too small. Some of these plants need more space for their roots; others need room for their foliage. Melons and gourds, for instance, may produce fruit that's too big for a container to hold adequately. Here, we asked experts about the vegetables that are better to plant in the soil, instead of your new container garden. Read on for their insight.
-
1 month ago | 
marthastewart.com | Haniya Rae
Credit: Christophe Lehenaff / GETTY IMAGES The best time to prune most shrubs is in the winter when the plants are dormant, so you can better see their shape. Which means there are many that you should avoid pruning in the spring—with a few exceptions, like forsythia and a few other spring-flowering varieties. So, how do you know which shrubs to prune when? It's always best to check with a local cooperative extension or a gardening professional before you try your hand at pruning.
