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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Projects

DIY Hummingbird Feeder: 4 Easy Designs

Hummingbirds are great pollinators, and you should encourage them to visit. A DIY hummingbird feeder is effective and a fun weekend gardening project. Find four easyways to make your own hummingbird feeder in this guide.

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Seeds

Tomato Germination: How It Works

Do you know how tomato germination works? If not, we're about to explain what you need to start tomato seeds successfully! Whether you're starting indoors or out, you'll find everything you need to get started and grow tomatoes successfully.

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Seeds

Should You Soak Seeds Before Planting?

If you're new to seed sowing, you may wonder whether you should you soak seeds before planting. We discuss why this is done, whether it should be done, and if there's other methods that will work.