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.

A close-up and overhead shot of a person in the process of harvesting aromatic herbs

Harvesting

How To Harvest and Store Mint

Knowing how to harvest mint ensures you'll have a continuous supply. Horticultural expert Lorin Nielsen explains the right way to harvest and store mint for later use!

Organic raised bed soil held by a woman using their bare hand with the soil looking dark brown and damp with greens in the background, showing what is soil

Raised Bed Gardening

The Best Raised Bed Soil Mix

When developing organic raised bed soil, it can be hard to settle on the perfect mix. While you can purchase soil mixes, you can also make your own from scratch, tailored to what you're growing. In this guide, we're demystifying soil science for future success!

A close-up shot of the yucca rostrata plant

Xeriscape Gardens

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Yucca Rostrata

Yucca rostrata, or beaked yucca, is a striking, sizeable option for drought-tolerant gardens. They can also tolerate temperatures well below freezing and grow well in arid and semi-arid regions. Kevin Espiritu will take you through the steps to plant and care for these sculptural evergreens.