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.

radicchio companions

Companion Planting

11 Companion Plants to Grow with Radicchio

Radicchio is a cool-season crop that adds a crunch to any dish. This leafy green can be paired with several different vegetables in your garden this season. In this article, gardening expert Kaleigh Brillon goes over all the plants you can grow with radicchio in the garden.

Flooded garden after El Nino stormfront

Gardening Tips

What Does El Niño Mean For Your Garden?

Are you wondering what El Niño means for the weather in your region and your garden? There can be many different impacts, depending on your geographic location and local microclimate. In this article, gardening expert Sarah Jay outlines what you can expect, and how to prepare.

'snowball y' cauliflower is nestled in large green, ribbed leaves.

Companion Planting

15 Companion Plants to Grow With Cauliflower

In this article, gardening expert Kaleigh Brillon goes over all the different crops you can plant with cauliflower. Cauliflower may be big, but you can plant plenty of things with it. You'll learn all about companion planting, and why it's a great idea to pair certain plants with your cauliflower this season!

gardening in small spaces

Gardening Tips

15 Tips for Gardening in Small Spaces

Don't have a lot of room? Don't worry! You can still create an amazing garden, whether it's on your porch or on a balcony in the city. In this article, gardening expert Kelli Klein shares her top tips for gardening in limited space.

corn companion plants

Companion Planting

17 Companion Plants to Grow With Corn

Are you looking for some plants to grow next to your corn this season? There are many different options to choose from! In this article, gardening expert Kaleigh Billon shares her favorite corn companions, wiith names and pictures of each!

fall garden

Gardening Tips

15 Tips to Prepare Your Garden For Fall

As summer wears on, fall is right around the corner. The time to once again enjoy the dropping temperatures outdoors is fast approaching. Here, gardening expert Melissa Strauss will go over a few things you can do now to give your garden a boost and keep things blooming into the cooler months.

A gardener wearing sturdy boots and protective gloves, tending to a cabbage plant. With a nurturing touch, he carefully places the young cabbage into rich soil within a charming wooden planter box that overflows with vibrant, healthy cabbages.

Gardening Tips

10 TikTok Gardening Hacks That Actually Work

In the world of TikTok gardening hacks, it can be hard to sort fact from fiction. But there are a few hacks out there worth a try in your own backyard. Gardening expert Madison Moulton looks at 11 TikTok gardening hacks that actually work and why.

critter cages

Gardening Tips

How to Use Cloches and Critter Cages to Protect Young Plants

You just transplanted some tender young plants into your garden plot, and by the following day, they have already been eaten to the ground. What can you do to protect young plants from hungry herbivores? And what can help protect new transplants from a springtime cold snap? In this article, gardening enthusiast Liessa Bowen will discuss how to use both cloches and cages to protect your valuable young plants during their most vulnerable stages.