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Martha Stewart's Gardening Handbook

The Essential Guide to Designing, Planting, and Growing
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An instant New York Times Bestseller “If you want to be happy for a year, get married. If you want to be happy for a decade, get a dog. And if you want to be happy for the rest of your life, make a garden.” —Martha... Read More
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An instant New York Times Bestseller

“If you want to be happy for a year, get married. If you want to be happy for a decade, get a dog. And if you want to be happy for the rest of your life, make a garden.”

—Martha Stewart, Martha Netflix Documentary

The first fully comprehensive gardening guide from the legendary Martha Stewart in more than 30 years, with everything you need to know to curate a beautiful, thriving garden.

Master the art of gardening with Martha Stewart's Gardening Handbook: an in-depth guide that will teach you the knowledge and skills to cultivate a flourishing garden. From understanding soil composition to learning about different types of plants and gardening methods, you’ll discover the secrets to creating a stunning outdoor oasis.

Martha covers:

  • the nuances of careful planning
  • soil testing
  • drainage
  • watering and rainfall
  • understanding plant hardiness zones
  • the art of choosing the healthiest plants for your specific climate

Plus, all different kinds of plants like:

  • annuals, perennials, and bulbs
  • succulents and cacti
  • vegetable and herb gardens
  • trees and shrubs

From designing your garden to selecting the right varieties for your region, this manual has every detail covered. Whether you’re a green thumb or a gardening novice, this gorgeous book, filled with practical tips, stunning images (many from Martha’s personal gardens), and detailed explanations, will arm you with the knowledge to help your garden thrive. As Martha likes to say, gardening is a never-ending opportunity for growth.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780063323285

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 08 May 2025

Country: United States

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 202.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 1601g

Pages: 368

About the Author

MARTHA STEWART is America's most trusted lifestyle expert and the author of more than 90 books on cooking, entertaining, crafts, homekeeping, gardening, weddings, and decorating. She lives in Bedford, New York.

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