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.

15 Inspiring and Free Gardening Documentaries

Gardening Inspiration

15 Inspiring Gardening Documentaries

Need some garden inspiration? Whether you're interested in no-dig gardening, permaculture, aquaponics, or robot garden assistants, there is a gardening documentary for you. Kevin shares 15 of his favorite gardening documentaries to inspire you in the garden.

A close-up shot of red flower heads of the Flamingo flower

Houseplants

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Flamingo Flower

Flamingo flowers have a place in every home. They are tough foliage houseplants with colorful spathes that are bright and cheerful. This species, known as Anthurium scherzerianum, is easy to grow. Kevin Espiritu will take you through all the steps to care and grow these rewarding houseplants.

A close-up shot of a small composition of red-orange colored and trumpet-shaped flowers called the Peruvian lily

Flowers

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Peruvian Lily

Peruvian lily from the Alstroemeria group of plants is a perennial with stunning flowers that last long as a garden and cut flower. Once you have the care down, they can be multiplied each year for a continuous supply. Kevin Espiritu will take you through the steps to grow these pretty flowers.