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Coneflowers are easy to grow perennials that will add welcome color to your garden. Learn how to grow and care for coneflowers, including how to plant, prune, and protect them from unwanted pests.| Martha Stewart
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The lavender plant, a perennial shrub, is one of Martha's favorite blooms. Here, learn how to care for a lavender plant, whether you're growing this fragrant variety as a houseplant or outdoors—and get our best lavender plant growing tips courtesy of Martha and several garden experts.| Martha Stewart
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Compost tea is the process of extracting nutrients and microorganisms from compost and turning them into a liquid you can use on your plants. Here, we share an easy compost tea recipe you can make and use at home.| Martha Stewart
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Even the easiest plants are susceptible to common diseases, like powdery mildew and root rot. But there are some varieties that were cultivated to be resistant to these conditions. Here, we're sharing 10 expert-recommended disease-resistant plants.| Martha Stewart
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Here we explain how to start a flower garden. The first step is deciding where in your yard you want the garden to go. Then you can begin the fun part, like choosing your flowers and designing how you want to plant them.| Martha Stewart
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These perennial plants have long-lasting flowers, so you can enjoy them for entire (if not multiple) seasons. Grow one of these expert-recommended perennials for continuous color in your garden.| Martha Stewart
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Annuals only have one growing season, meaning you want to get the most out of their showy, colorful blooms. To help, we spoke to plant experts who shared the best annual flowers that will bloom throughout the season.| Martha Stewart
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These are the most fragrant flowers to plant in your garden, including gardenias, roses, peonies, and other beautiful varieties.| Martha Stewart
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Perennials are a low-maintenance way to ensure your garden has blooms every spring. From choosing a location to caring for your plants, here's everything you need to know about how to plant a perennial garden.| Martha Stewart
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Learn how to plant, grow, and care for clematis, a popular perennial climbing vine that works on fences, trellises, and pergolas. Here, a gardening expert shares how to plant, water, and prune clematis.| Martha Stewart