Basics

Whether you’re new to gardening or experienced, everyone needs some gardening basics to get going!

In this category, you’ll find a wealth of information that spans a wide number of topics. From seed starting to grow bag gardening, pruning tips to raised bed tricks, you’ll find the fundamentals of gardening awaiting you here.

While it’s optimized towards new gardeners, even a pro can find useful tips in our Basics category. We all need to get back to basics sometimes, and there are always useful tools and tips that other gardeners have developed along the way to add to your own practices.

Our Basics category can inspire you to new gardening heights, too. Those who have experience with in-ground planting can learn about other techniques such as raised beds or vertical gardening.

Take some time and peruse the following subcategories of gardening basics, and we guarantee you’ll find ample assistance to get you growing!

• Companion Planting: Everything that grows well together!
• Harvesting: Helpful harvesting tips you’ll need for epic produce.
• Preserving: Storing, drying, or other means of saving the harvest.
• Projects: DIY garden equipment or specific garden layouts.
• Tools: Tools you can use for gardening greatness.
• Gardening Tips: A mixed bag of helpful hints.
• Propagation: Methods to use to multiply your plants.
• Pruning: Knowing when and how to prune your garden.
• Gardening Inspiration: Get inspired by these articles.
• Seeds: Everything you need to know about seeds and starting them!
• Greenhouses: Growing in them, building them, and more.
• Hydroponics: Soilless gardening using water and nutrients.
• Aquaponics: Combining fish and plants harmoniously.
• Raised Bed Gardening: Construction and use of these essential tools.
• Container Gardens: Vertical gardens, pots, and everything between.
• Special Gardens: Adaptive gardens, children’s gardening, and more!