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.

Pet Friendly Garden

Gardening Inspiration

Creating a Pet-Safe Garden: A Guide to Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants

Peat Pots

Peat Pots: Biodegradable Planters For Your Garden

DIY greenhouse to inspire plans for building one

84 DIY Greenhouse Plans: Learn How To Build A Greenhouse

Homemade herb plant markers.

DIY Plant Markers: How to Label Your Plants Effectively

Are plant labels confusing? In this detailed guide, horticultural expert Sarah Jay will demystify the standard information on plant tags and give you ideas for making your own!

Filling bokashi bucket

Bokashi Compost Buckets: An Easy DIY Method

Electric Sky

Gardening Inspiration

Electric Sky LEDs: The Next Generation of Grow Technology?

How to break down a fallen tree

How to Cut Firewood in 6 Easy Steps

Making firewood from a fallen tree is easier than you think with the right knowledge and tools. Kevin explains how to cut firewood from fallen trees in your garden in 6 easy steps.

Sleek and Efficient Cold Frame

20 DIY Cold Frame Plans For Your Winter Garden

Do you want to keep gardening, even in the middle of winter? In this article, Kevin Espiritu shares 20 DIY cold-frame plans for your garden.

Countertop Raised Beds

Raised Bed Gardening

45 Free Raised Garden Bed Plans And Ideas That Are Easy To Build

Remove rust from garden tools.

How to Remove Rust From Tools in 4 Easy Steps

We've all forgotten a tool or two in the garden at some point, leading to rust. Luckily, Kevin has the answer to your problems. Learn how to remove rust from your garden tools in under 15 minutes with this simple and super-effective method.

Fall Garden Guide: Grow The Best Fall Veggies

As summer winds down, don't think you're done gardening. Fall vegetables are delicious and easy to grow when you plan. Learn how to start!

Caring for outdoor patio furniture

How To Clean, Protect, and Care For Outdoor Furniture

Outdoor furniture care isn't the most exciting gardening task, but it is an important one. Stay on top of outdoor furniture maintenance and cleaning throughout the seasons with this guide.