Martha Stewart's Gardening Handbook by Martha Stewart

Martha Stewart's Gardening Handbook

The Essential Guide to Designing, Planting, and Growing

Martha Stewart

HarperCollins · Print & ebook · March 18, 2025

An instant New York Times Bestseller “If you want to be happy for a year, get married.

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Who it’s for
Suitable for gardening novices and experienced gardeners
Themes
Gardening techniques, Garden design, Plant cultivation
Genres
Gardening, Gardening Resources, Garden Design

About this book

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.

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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.

Who it’s for

  • Suitable for gardening novices and experienced gardeners
  • For readers seeking practical garden design and cultivation guidance

Where it sits

Garden Design59%
Gardening59%
Gardening Resources35%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Flower Gardening
  • Annual Flowers
  • Bulb Gardening
  • Perennial Flowers
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  • Garden Design
  • Growing Herbs
  • Ornamental Plants
  • Gardening Resources
Authors
Martha Stewart
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
March 18, 2025
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Gardening techniques · Garden design · Plant cultivation
Reading lane
Flower Gardening