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perennial garden flowers ready for planting Credit: Francesca Yorke/Getty Images If you take care of them, perennials will come back year after year. These herbaceous plants, like peonies and daylilies, die in the fall and return in the spring. While most annuals last throughout the season, perennials only bloom for a short while but they look fabulous during their once-a-year show. Here are some basic things to know before you start planning and planting....

group-necklaces-109-mld109761.jpg The time for spring cleaning is soon approaching, which means that now is the time to take an honest look at your craft supplies and part ways with items you no longer need. For the crafter, it can be hard to say goodbye to supplies you once bought with purpose-whether it was to build that birdhouse or knit a king-size blanket. But just as easy as it is to tack a new project on your to-do list, it’s just as easy to allow that list to pile to insurmountable heights....

Masks have become important everyday staples—a fact that isn’t changing anytime soon. Because of this, you have have likely accumulated several cloth coverings since the onset of the pandemic; whether or not you have them sorted and organized is a different story. Before you tidy up your collection, know that the best mask storage system is a visible one: They need to be easily accessible so you remember to pick one up when you leave your house....

laundry-basket-d111389-018.jpg Credit: Jonny Valiant laundry-basket-d111389-018.jpg Credit: Jonny Valiant laundry-basket-d111389-018.jpg Credit: Jonny Valiant laundry-basket-d111389-018.jpg Credit: Jonny Valiant On This Page White Clothes Dark Clothes Bright Clothes Of the many household tasks we do each day, the laundry seems like it should be a no-brainer: put clothes in the washer, add detergent, and press start. While the process may seem simple, regular washing can take a toll on your garments, so it’s important to understand the necessary steps to achieve a perfect load of laundry....

` Martha Stewart Weddings View All A Musical Festival and a Green Couch Inspired This Couple’s Whimsical Garden Wedding in California 9 Wedding Trends You’ll See Everywhere in 2023, According to Wedding Planners and Event Designers 7 Wedding Dress and Accessory Trends Every Bride-to-Be Needs to Know About in 2023 Princess Eugenie Is Pregnant With Her Second Child—and Is Due This Summer As part of Prince William and Kate Middleton’s upcoming royal tour of Scotland, they will be paying a visit to a special place that set the stage for their relationship: St....

outdoor table with thanksgiving food on display Credit: Christopher Baker For most people, it isn’t Thanksgiving without turkey, and Martha is no exception. But that doesn’t mean she isn’t open to change-she’s always looking for another technique to add to her holiday repertoire. When Martha is down South, and the weather is crisp but not yet cold-perfect for an alfresco feast-she opts to put the turkey on the grill instead of roasting it indoors....

Naj Austin of Ethel's Club Credit: Courtesy of Ethel's Club Self Made View Series Asia Carreathers Co-Launched This Sustainable Agriculture Brand to Make Growing Your Own Food Safer and Easier Nya Jones' Journal Brand Will Help You Express Yourself—and Boost Your Mental Health Sonya Vega, the Founder and CEO of Doña Vega, Wants to Share Her Modern Take on Mezcal With the World Sunny&Ted Founder Jasmine Williams Is Spreading Holiday Cheer With Her Diverse Line of Home Décor Naj Austin of Ethel's Club Credit: Courtesy of Ethel's Club Naj Austin of Ethel’s Club Credit: Courtesy of Ethel’s Club...

soil from the moon growing a plant Credit: Courtesy of the University of Florida soil from the moon growing a plant Credit: Courtesy of the University of Florida soil from the moon growing a plant Credit: Courtesy of the University of Florida soil from the moon growing a plant Credit: Courtesy of the University of Florida NASA has put astronauts on the Moon six times—and thanks to these celestial excursions, scientists back here on Earth have been able to learn more about how to sustain life in outer space....

buying soy sauce at grocery store Credit: Getty Images buying soy sauce at grocery store Credit: Getty Images buying soy sauce at grocery store Credit: Getty Images buying soy sauce at grocery store Credit: Getty Images Condiments are powerful pantry staples that have the power to elevate the flavor of a basic meal or else transform the character of a familiar dish. We think the best condiments are also the most versatile, and the perfect example of that is shape-shifting soy sauce—it’s able to stand suavely alone or blend gracefully with other ingredients in marinades, glazes, dressings, and pan sauces....

michelle-ryan-wedding-krabi-thailand-0638-s112047-0815.jpg Credit: Erich McVey Prepping for your wedding ‘do should be a piece of cake, but with so much else on your plate, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. You can put those worries aside, though, because you’ve got us on your side! If you plan to cut your strands before the big day, you might be wondering where to start. And if you’re thinking about coloring your hair before the big day, there’s even more to consider....

chloe shayo south africa wedding bridal party steps Credit: Rensche Mari Your wedding party should be given a schedule for your wedding day or weekend, but what they’ll need is likely an outline of events that provides more information than what you’ve shared with guests but is less detailed than the production schedule your vendors received. The solution? Create a third timeline for your bridesmaids, groomsmen, officiant, readers, and parents....

` Martha Stewart Weddings View All A Musical Festival and a Green Couch Inspired This Couple’s Whimsical Garden Wedding in California 9 Wedding Trends You’ll See Everywhere in 2023, According to Wedding Planners and Event Designers 7 Wedding Dress and Accessory Trends Every Bride-to-Be Needs to Know About in 2023 Princess Eugenie Is Pregnant With Her Second Child—and Is Due This Summer After getting engaged, one of the first things you may start thinking about is when and where you’ll take your engagement photos....

Blueberry-cheesecake Icebox Cake Credit: Christopher Testani Blueberry-cheesecake Icebox Cake Credit: Christopher Testani Blueberry-cheesecake Icebox Cake Credit: Christopher Testani Blueberry-cheesecake Icebox Cake Credit: Christopher Testani In the great ball game of warm-weather desserts, these classic recipes are home runs. They take full advantage of the season’s fruit, and please crowds with a doubleheader of nostalgia and newness. Most can be made ahead of time, some as long as a week ahead, so you don’t miss out on any afternoon fun....

Victoria James sommelier Credit: Courtesy of Lenox Victoria James sommelier Credit: Courtesy of Lenox Victoria James sommelier Credit: Courtesy of Lenox Victoria James sommelier Credit: Courtesy of Lenox Sommeliers do a lot of sipping. Who better to chime in on wine glasses than these oenophiles? That’s why we turned to sommelier Victoria James, director of beverage at Cote restaurants and Cote Wine Club, and author of the memoir Wine Girl, for advice on how to select the best wine glasses....

It’s safe to say that 2020 has redefined what it truly means to be at home: More than ever before, our homes are our sanctuaries and respites from the unpredictability outside. This is exactly what Behr Paint hoped to capture when culling their 2021 Color Trends Palette, a series of 21 hues—stretched across six distinct color stories—that speak to a myriad of design styles. “The relationship we have with our homes has significantly shifted because of the pandemic and we believe paint color has never played a more important role to set a certain mood, generate positive feelings, or provide a sense of comfort,” Erika Woelfel, the vice president of color at Behr, tells MarthaStewart....

While installing tile floors in the heart of your home has its benefits, it’s not always the best kitchen flooring type for every household. Typically made of composite materials like ceramic, concrete, glass, and stone, tile provides a solid, waterproof alternative to more commonly used hardwood floors. “Hardwood floors have traditionally been the choice flooring for American kitchens, but that’s changing as the technology of manufactured surfaces improves,” says renovation expert and former contractor Christopher Totaro of Warburg Realty....

woman doing chores cleaning bathroom at home Credit: diego_cervo / Getty Images woman doing chores cleaning bathroom at home Credit: diego_cervo / Getty Images woman doing chores cleaning bathroom at home Credit: diego_cervo / Getty Images woman doing chores cleaning bathroom at home Credit: diego_cervo / Getty Images There are some tasks that can seem more tedious than others around the home, and that’s especially true when it comes to cleaning....

If you have a robust flower garden in your backyard, chances are good that you have a few geophytes among your blooms. What is a geophyte? According to New York Botanical Gardens (NYBG), geophytes are herbaceous plants in which the perennating buds are below ground, growing into corms, bulbs, or rhizomes—in simpler terms, they are plants that store their energy and water below ground until they’re ready to bloom. This term may sound intimidating, especially because it applies to a variety of different plants, including flowering bulbs, but geophytes are actually far more common than you likely realize....

light hued color scheme large coffee table between couches Credit: Lauren Pressey Photography light hued color scheme large coffee table between couches Credit: Lauren Pressey Photography light hued color scheme large coffee table between couches Credit: Lauren Pressey Photography light hued color scheme large coffee table between couches Credit: Lauren Pressey Photography For many, a new year is often treated as an opportunity to start fresh and create new personal goals for the 365 days ahead....

As temperatures begin to dip and the days shorten, we look ahead to fall and all of the lovely décor this season calls for. This includes autumnal floral arrangements, both indoors and out. Fall planters, in particular, are an excellent way to dress up your home for the start of a new season, and they can incorporate features like seasonal flowers, plants, and other timely motifs into your landscaping. Ahead, how to curate your own....