Helena Madden

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Credit: KatarzynaBialasiewicz / Getty Images Your bedroom should be the most serene space in your home, where you can lay back and unwind after a long day's work. Of course, this is only really possible if your bedroom is clean. A space filled to the brim with piles of clothes, random books, and personal items certainly won't feel very relaxing. If your bedroom has started to accumulate clutter, though, it's often hard to know what to throw out—and what you should keep.

2 weeks ago | marthastewart.com | Helena Madden

Credit: Jena Ardell / GETTY IMAGES Deadheading is an essential practice in the garden, one that encourages beautiful, well-maintained flowers. In short, the process involves removing spent buds; doing so redirects the plant's energy from producing seeds to growing more (and healthier) blooms. So while deadheading is an important step for many gardens, some plants really benefit from it. Here, we spoke to experts about the flowers that should always be deadheaded.

2 weeks ago | marthastewart.com | Helena Madden

Credit: AnnekeDeBlok / GETTY IMAGES Perennial flowers are the gift that keeps on giving for your garden, returning year after year and putting on a beautiful show in the warmer months. However, some of these plants can even bloom multiple times in a single year, blossoming again and again during the spring, summer, or fall. Here, we spoke to gardening experts about these beautiful reblooming perennials—and how you can care for them so they produce beautiful color throughout the year.

2 weeks ago | marthastewart.com | Helena Madden

Credit: Pottery Barn Your table should always be dressed to impress. If your plates, candleholders, and napkins could use a bit of a makeover, though, don't worry—there's a new Pottery Barn collection for that. The beloved brand has just unveiled a new homeware line—a collaboration with fashion designer Cynthia Rowley—that goes all-in on color, pattern, and stye.

2 weeks ago | marthastewart.com | Helena Madden

Credit: Getty / Olena N. Some plants need more attention than others. Many shrubs, for example, don't need much care at all, and in fact thrive when ignored. Of course, this period of neglect only starts after the shrub is established—typically following two to three years of consistent watering. These low-maintenance plants are perfect for putting color and texture in your garden, as well as adding privacy and creating a border.