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How to Use Shredded Paper as Mulch Without Harming Your Plants and Soil

Shredded paper mulch surrounding a young tomato plant, with soil exposed around its stem

Martha Stewart | By SJ McShane | Published August 26, 2026

A look at using shredded paper as garden mulch, with attention to choosing suitable paper and protecting plants and soil.

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How Long Does Baking Soda Actually Keep Weeds Away?

Bowl of white powder and wooden spoon beside weeds growing between garden pavers

Martha Stewart | By SJ McShane | Published August 14, 2026

An examination of baking soda as a spot treatment for weeds, including its limitations and the need for reapplication.

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Can Yogurt Help Tomato Plants Grow? Gardening Experts Explain

Ripe tomatoes on a garden plant beside a potting bench with a bowl of yogurt

Martha Stewart | By SJ McShane | Published July 29, 2026

Gardening experts discuss the idea of using yogurt when growing tomato plants.

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5 Things You Should Never Use to Kill Weeds—and What You Should Try Instead

Gardening gloves, hand fork, and an uprooted weed beside a mulched bed

Martha Stewart | By SJ McShane | Updated July 26, 2026

Brandon T. Kail, founder of Rocky Mountain BioAg®, contributes perspectives on weed-control methods to avoid and alternatives to consider for your lawn and garden.

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What Fairy Rings in Your Lawn Really Mean—and How to Get Rid of Them

Ring of small cream-colored mushrooms growing in a green lawn

Martha Stewart | By SJ McShane | Published May 27, 2026

An introduction to fairy rings in lawns, exploring what causes these unusual patterns and how to address them.

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Dethatching vs. Aerating: When and How to Use Each for a Healthier Lawn

Rake and manual lawn aerator resting on grass beside soil cores

Martha Stewart | By SJ McShane | Published May 18, 2026

A comparison of dethatching and aerating, including when each lawn-care method may be appropriate.

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The Best Way to Keep Grubs Out of Your Garden—Without Using Harmful Pesticides

Cream-colored beetle grub curled in dark soil among grass roots

Martha Stewart | By SJ McShane | Published May 8, 2026

An overview of beneficial nematodes as an approach to managing grubs in the garden.

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Can You Overseed Your Lawn in March? Here's What the Experts Recommend

Grass seed and a wooden scoop on a bare patch within an established lawn

Martha Stewart | By SJ McShane | Published March 1, 2026

Brandon T. Kail contributes insights on overseeding timing, including the role of soil temperature, grass type, and local growing conditions.

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The One Lawn Task You Should Do Before Spring for Greener Grass All Season

Leaf rake and a small pile of fallen leaves beside a spring lawn and garden bed

Martha Stewart | By SJ McShane | Published February 21, 2026

Brandon T. Kail shares perspectives on clearing winter lawn debris, preparing the soil surface, and planning early-season lawn care.

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