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.

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Gardening Inspiration

10 Dangerous Plants You Shouldn’t Eat

We love talking about edible plants, but don't eat these ones! In this guide, Epic Gardening founder Kevin Espiritu explores ten of the most dangerous plants on the planet, from common garden species to rare tropical trees, and explains what makes each one so deadly.

How to build a polytunnel using steel poles and a sheet located on an allotment surrounded by grassy areas and plants with the sunset in the background

Projects

How To Build Your Own Polytunnel

Building a polytunnel doesn't have to be hard. In fact, it's quite easy and adds a layer of protection to your garden. Epic Gardening founder Kevin Espiritu shares how in this guide.

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Gardening Tips

How to Choose a Garden Fence

Learning how to choose a garden fence will help you make sure you pick a fence that's both functional AND beautiful for your garden. Epic Gardening founder Kevin Espiritu shares his tips.