Gardening Basics for Beginners

Gardening Basics

If you're new to gardening or just need a refresher, this is the best place to find advice on everything from how to plant seeds to what is propagation.
Keyhole vegetable garden with wood panels
What the Heck Is a Keyhole Garden? And Why Garden Pros Love Them
Soil Blocking
Soil Blocking Is the Secret to Healthier Plants This Spring, Gardeners Say
Compost bin near a planter box
9 Kitchen Scraps You Should Add to Your Garden for Happier Plants, Gardeners Say
People working in a community garden together surrounded by plants and flowers
No Space For a Garden at Home? How to Start a Community Garden Everyone Can Use
Person mixing soil for houseplants
3 Soil Mixes You Can Easily DIY for Healthier Houseplants, According to Pro Gardeners
chaos garden with watering can in back yard
Starting a Garden for the First Time? Here's Everything You Need to Know Before You Grow
Gardening supplies flatlay.
Need to Stock Up On Gardening Supplies? Gardeners Say the Best Time to Shop Is Almost Here
seed starting in containers
6 of the Worst Seed Starting Tips Gardeners Have Ever Heard (and What to Do Instead)
Vegetable garden
Self-Sufficient Gardening Is the Sustainable Method We Should All Try in 2025
Green leafy plants and shelves in a plant shop
8 Things You Should Never Do in a Plant Store, According to Employees
droopy hyacinth plant on windowsill
Don't Toss Your Dead Houseplant — This Easy Trick Tells You If It's Actually Still Alive
winter vegetable gardening tasks
5 Gardening Tasks You Should Actually Skip Before Spring, According to Pro Gardeners
gardening in pots and supplies
6 Gardening Habits You Should Definitely Break This Year, According to Pro Gardeners
spreading seeds in the soil
Can You Use Old Seeds for Seed Starting? What Pro Gardeners Really Recommend
Spring is on the way. Here flowers called "Snowdrops" are coming up in the snow
These Plants All Overwinter Naturally—No Extra Work Required!
Lucky bamboo plant
How to Quickly Revive a Bamboo Plant That's Seen Better Days
fall gardening
7 Gardening Tasks You Should Do Now to Prep Your Garden Before the First Frost
close up of steeped tea bag
5 Genius Ways to Reuse Steeped Tea Bags You've Probably Never Thought Of
Lush Vegetable Garden
What Is Electroculture Gardening, and Does It Really Work?
Pink Supreme carpet rose.
Roses Need Special Winter Care—How to Protect Them from Frost
Summer Garden Flowers
5 Ways the Scorching Summer Heat Is Actually Good for Your Garden
Person preparing to repot a houseplant
How to Repot a Plant to Help It Grow Healthier and Larger
Photo Of View Inside Of A Greenhouse
How to Lay Out a Companion Planting Garden for Your Best Harvest Yet
raised garden beds in stone
35 Charming and Quaint Cottage Garden Ideas We Love
Sprawling vegetable garden layout with multiple beds and trellis and arbor
How to Design a Vegetable Garden Layout in Any Space, Big or Small
Map illustrating first and last frost dates by zone
When to Expect the First and Last Frosts
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
State Maps of USDA Hardiness Zones for Planting
Vegetable garden designed with different plants and growing in raised garden beds
A Complete Beginner's Guide to Starting a Garden, Filled With Great Tips and Tricks
Growing an avocado from seed
How to Grow an Avocado From Seed Like a Pro
Newly sprout grass emerging from soil.
How to Sow Grass Seed in Winter and Actually Grow Grass
Room paint supplies
Don't Call a Pro Yet—You Can Actually Fix These Home Problems Yourself, We Promise
Things pro gardeners notice
8 Unexpected Details Pro Gardeners Always Notice About Your Garden
overhead view of chaos garden of mixed colorful flowers in garden
Your Guide to Chaos Gardening: How to Use This Carefree Method
A garden edging made out of boulders
30 Budget-Saving and Creative Garden Edging Ideas
Mia's grandfather showing off his pear tree.
My Grandpa Has Been Gardening for 60 Years—5 Tips He Swears By for Huge Harvests
vegetable garden
Organic Gardening 101: How to Start Gardening Organically
selection of succulents in pots
How Often Should You Water Succulents? All the Signs to Know
strawberries
How to Use Strawberry Runners to Grow More Strawberries
plant nursery
5 Tips for Picking Out the Best Plants at the Nursery This Spring
Patio area with wooden fence and plants
25 Patio Garden Ideas That Will Inspire You
Tiny cucumber with flower on plant
The 6 Stages of Cucumber Plant Growth
Beautiful vegetable garden with pollinator borders
5 Mistakes Gardeners Make in Their Vegetable Gardens (and How to Fix Them)
person applying plant fertilizer
How to Choose the Right Flower Fertilizer Type
seedlings receiving sunlight
How to Start Seeds Indoors: The Complete Guide
rotting stem cuttings
How to Propagate Plants Using Stem Cuttings
Freestanding outdoor trellis covered in plants
35 Trellis Ideas for a Stunning, Supported Garden
A garden arch covered in vines
13 Charming Garden Arch Ideas You Can Easily DIY
Broccoli Plant
The 4 Broccoli Plant Growing Stages (With Pictures)
A planter box with flowers
35 DIY Garden Ideas to Upgrade Your Backyard
wildflower garden ideas
15 Wildflower Garden Ideas for a Wild Backyard Oasis
Land with good soil, tractor in backdrop.
Soil vs. Dirt: What's the Difference?
Bearded Iris
When to Cut Back Irises
mulch in a flower bed
Mulch Calculator: How Much Mulch Do I Need?
Overhead view of banana water in a bowl next to a cutting board
What to Know About Banana Water for Plants
plants growing on a sunny windowsill
Apartment Gardening for Beginners
companion planting vegetables
Companion Planting Chart and Guide for Vegetable Gardens
Indoor garden with potted plants on tiered plant stand
Indoor Gardening Systems: Endless Plant Possibilities
Boho chic living room filled with plants
16 Indoor Garden Ideas for Your Indoor Green Space
Brown chicken sitting on edge of raised garden bed
Using Chicken Manure as Garden Fertilizer
Large water fountain set in formal landscape.
What Is an Italianate Garden?
square foot garden with vegetables
A Guide to Square Foot Gardening to Grow Your Favorite Veggies
Long leaves turning yellow-brown around long green leaves closeup
10 Reasons Why Outdoor Plant Leaves Turn Yellow
Calcium pellets being added to garden with gloves
How to Add Calcium to Soil: 9 Methods
raised planter boxes
11 Free DIY Raised Planter Box Plans

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