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.

Organic Gardening

Basics

Organic Gardening 101 For Beginners: How To Start an Organic Garden

Are you thinking of starting a garden, but doing it the old fashioned way with no pesticides? Organic Gardening can be an extremely fun experience, but there are some specific steps you'll want to take before getting started. In this article, organic gardening expert Logan Hailey walks through what you can expect.

Propagation

How to Propagate Roses From Cuttings in 6 Easy Steps

A simple process done with precision can give you plenty more roses from one rose bush. Wendy Moulton will show you how easy it is to propagate roses in these simple steps. With the right timing, a bit of patience, and a good pair of pruners, you can enjoy mature roses in a few years.

Miracle-Gro Organic Gardening

Gardening Tips

Can Miracle-Gro Be Used in Organic Gardens? Is it Safe and Effective?

When starting your very own organic garden, you may be curious if certain fertilizers are safe to use. Miracle-Gro is a commercially available fertilizer, and you may be asking yourself if this product is safe to use given its popularity. In this article, organic gardening expert Logan Hailey examines if Miracle Gro's products are safe and effective to use when gardening organically.

Organic Garden with Veggies

Gardening Tips

11 Organic Gardening Tips to Grow an Incredible Organic Garden

Organic gardening can be a bit tricky, especially for newer gardeners just starting out. That's why having a few tips and tricks up your sleeve over the average gardener can pay dividends. While you can't shortcut a perfect organic garden, you can definitely give yourself a running head start. In this article, organic gardening specialist Logan Hailey outlines her 11 favorite tips to make sure you start off planting on the right foot.

Potatoes Next To Tomatoes

Companion Planting

Can You Grow Potatoes and Tomatoes Together?

If you are considering growing tomatoes and potatoes in the same garden together, there are a few factors you'll need to consider. While both of these plants are quite popular in many amateur vegetable gardens, do they make good companion plants when grown alongside one another? Read on and find out if you should grow these plants side by side!