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 Tips

What Plant Containers Are Best For Container Gardens?

Not sure what type of containers to use in your container garden this season? There are many choices to choose from, so it can be difficult to pick if you don't know where to start. In this article, Certified Master Gardener Laura Elsner shares everything you need to know about picking the right containers for your container garden this season.

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Gardening Tips

Are Coffee Grounds Good or Bad For Tomato Plants?

Trying to figure out if you should put some coffee grounds on your tomatoes in your garden this season, but aren't sure if coffee grounds are good or bad for tomatoes? In this article, suburban homesteader and gardening expert Merideth Cohrs examines if coffee grounds are safe for tomatoes, or if there are other alternatives.

A close-up shot of a composition of various flowers and crops, showcasing spinach companion plants

Companion Planting

28 Spinach Companion Plants To Grow With Spinach

Spinach is a vegetable garden staple for many gardeners. But companion planting successfully can be the difference between bountiful yield and a wasted harvest. In this article, organic gardening expert Logan Hailey looks at her favorite spinach companion plants, as well as what you should never plant with spinach.

A close-up shot of several freshly harvested red colored crops alongside the same crops, showcasing what are strawberry companion plants

Companion Planting

31 Strawberry Companion Plants To Grow

Companion planting can be a critical part of any garden's success. So, if you are planting strawberries this season, luckily, you have plenty of options to companion plant with your strawberries. In this article, organic gardening expert Logan Hailey examines her favorite plants to plant with strawberries!

dahlia companion plants, including various blooms surrounded by vibrant green leaves and stems of different textures

Companion Planting

17 Best Dahlia Companion Plants

Trying to figure out what to plant with your dahlias this season, but can't quite figure out what plants well with these beautiful flowers? There are actually a number of different plant options for dahlias, depending on your garden goals. In this article, certified master gardener Liz Jaros looks at her favorite plants to companion plant with dahlias.