Madeline Buiano

New York

Editor at Martha Stewart Living

She/Her. Currently @marthaliving ✍🏻. Previously @thedailymeal, @publicintegrity. I'm funnier in person.

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17 Flowers You Can Grow Almost Anywhere for an Easy, Thriving Garden

1 week ago | marthastewart.com | Madeline Buiano

Credit: y-studio / Getty Images One of the most challenging aspects of gardening is choosing a place for your plants that is aesthetically pleasing, but also suits their needs. You may love how hostas look in your full-sun garden bed, but these perennials will burn under the hot afternoon sun. Or maybe you planted hydrangeas in your rain garden only to learn that these shrubs hate having wet feet. To solve this gardening woe, we rounded up the flowers that can grow just about anywhere.
15 Shade-Loving Perennials That Thrive in Low Light and Add Color to Your Garden

1 week ago | marthastewart.com | Madeline Buiano

Credit: Irina Pislari / Getty Images When the warmer weather arrives, many gardeners look forward to seeing their perennials return for another year. The blooms put on a beautiful show, adding seasonal interest to your landscape and attracting essential pollinators like bees and butterflies. But if you've hesitated when it comes to planting perennials in your own garden because it gets little sunlight, don't wait for another season to pass by.
15 Shade-Loving Perennials That Thrive in Low Light and Add Color to Your Garden

1 week ago | flipboard.com | Madeline Buiano

Alexander Skarsgård Is Wearing Short Shorts This Summer, and You Should TooWho wears short shorts? If you’ve been online lately, you already know the answer: Alexander Skarsgård. The Murderbot star has been breaking the …
Martha Stewart's Top Tips for Hosting a Summer Party

1 week ago | marthastewart.com | Madeline Buiano |Alexandra Kelly

Credit: Hugh Stewart Summer is the season of al fresco entertaining, and if you’re busy gearing up for the next few months of hosting outdoor celebrations, there’s only one person to turn to for help: Martha, the trusted source for summer hosting. From elegant backyard dinners at her Bedford residence to casual family pool parties at her Skylands estate in Maine, Martha knows how to throw a warm-weather gathering.
The 8 Worst Places to Grow Cucumbers—and Why, According to Gardening Experts

2 weeks ago | marthastewart.com | Madeline Buiano

Credit: Getty Images Cucumbers are low-maintenance plants that grow easily without much attention. But one thing this vining crop can be picky about is where it's planted. Cucumbers can take over the garden, with the vines reaching 6 feet in length, so they need ample room to grow, or they will compete with neighboring plants for nutrients. Cucumbers also need full sun and well-draining soil, or you risk reduced yields and exposure to fungal disease.
10 Plants You Should Never Grow in Clay Soil, According to Gardening Experts

2 weeks ago | marthastewart.com | Madeline Buiano

Credit: Jose Gonzalez Buenaposada / Getty Images Clay soil can be difficult for gardeners to work with because it is slow-draining and compacts easily, causing plants to suffer from root rot and other fungal diseases. While some plants can thrive in these boggy, compacted conditions, others will struggle to establish and may ultimately die. To save you time and money when planning your garden, we spoke to experts who shared several plants you should never grow in clay soil.
6 Self-Pollinating Flowers That Produce Showy Blooms All on Their Own

2 weeks ago | marthastewart.com | Madeline Buiano

Credit: Musat / Getty Images Self-pollinating plants have male and female parts, allowing the pollen to travel from the anther in the stamen to the stigma in the pistil. These plants can be fertilized without the help of pollinators, like bees, butterflies, and birds, meaning they can put on a show in your garden all on their own. Ahead, we're sharing the self-pollinating flowers gardening experts recommend growing in your garden for a prolific show of blooms without any help.
10 Places You Should Never Plant Tomatoes, According to Experts

3 weeks ago | marthastewart.com | Madeline Buiano

Credit: Getty Images Tomatoes are a rewarding addition to the summer garden, filling it with delicious fruits all season long. While tomatoes are relatively low-maintenance and will remain prolific without much work on your end, the key to a successful harvest is knowing where to plant them. When grown in the wrong location, tomatoes may experience stunted growth, pests, fungal diseases, and limited fruiting.
How Often to Water Roses for Healthy, Prolific Blooms Every Year

3 weeks ago | marthastewart.com | Madeline Buiano

Credit: Jacky Parker Photography / Getty Images Roses are one of the best-known and beloved plants in the world. Grown for their showy, fragrant blooms, these plants add charm to any area of the garden. The only downside? Roses can sometimes be challenging to grow, which is especially true if their watering needs aren't being met. Roses need consistently moist, but not waterlogged, soil in order to thrive. Too much water may result in reduced flowering, wilted foliage, and disease.
How Often to Water Roses for Healthy, Prolific Blooms Every Year

3 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Madeline Buiano

13 hours agoThese areas may cause less fruiting, pest issues, and more. Tomatoes are a rewarding addition to the summer garden, filling it with delicious fruits all season long. While tomatoes are relatively low-maintenance and will remain prolific without much work on your end, the key to a successful harvest …