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.

Knee pads worn by elderly old man in garden

Accessible Gardens

Elderly Gardening: Growing Old Gracefully

Don't give up your garden as you grow old! Elderly gardening is a great source of physical activity and mental stimulation. Here's more info!

A bird with vibrant feathers eating a mealworm with a dark brown background that looks blurry

How To Raise Mealworms For Feed, Fishing, Or Fun

A shot of a large composition of developing houseplants in individual pots, showcasing indoor gardening basics

Indoor Gardening For Beginners: Basics You Should Know

Elegant, cup-shaped flowers of a delicate pink hue with smooth, gently curved petals bloom atop tall, sturdy green stems, surrounded by broad, lance-shaped leaves with a glossy surface in a sunny garden.

Spring Garden Prep: What You Need To Do To Get Ready To Grow

Fence Planters to Maximize Your Growing Space

Gardening Inspiration

10 Fence Planters to Maximize Your Growing Space

Used up all your available growing space? These fence planters will maximize your planting area while improving the look of your backyard. Gardening expert Madison Moulton shares 10 of her favorite fence planter ideas.

A close-up shot of a cat and a dog beside a small pot of flowers, showcasing pet-safe 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!

A close-up and overhead shot of a black colored bucket, filled with bran and food scraps, showcasing how to make a DIY bokashi

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.