If there’s one habit that benefits both your garden and the planet, it’s composting. This simple practice turns kitchen scraps, garden waste, and other organic materials into nutrient-rich compost — often called “black gold” for the way it transforms soil and plant health.

Pruning can feel intimidating, especially when you’re holding sharp tools near your favorite plants. But when done correctly, pruning is one of the best things you can do for your garden. It promotes healthy growth, improves structure, encourages flowering and fruiting—and yes, it can even help prevent disease.

In this guide, we’ll break down the basics of pruning for vegetables, herbs, perennials, shrubs, and small trees, so you can wield those pruners with confidence.

Planting your garden is just the beginning — the real magic happens in the tending. Whether you're growing vegetables, herbs, or ornamentals, consistent, thoughtful care is what transforms a garden from struggling to flourishing. At Grounded Gardens, we believe that tending is where you connect with your plants, learn from them, and give them what they need to thrive.

There’s something special that happens when people gather around a table of soil, seeds, and green things. Hands in the dirt, laughter in the air, and a quiet sense of wonder as something small begins to grow.

If you’ve ever stood in your backyard imagining raised beds overflowing with vegetables, herbs spilling over in pots, or a garden that’s as beautiful as it is productive—but didn’t know quite where to begin—you’re not alone. Creating a successful, sustainable garden takes more than just inspiration. It takes planning, insight, and a thoughtful understanding of your space.

A thoughtful plan saves you time, money, and guesswork.
Instead of impulse-buying seedlings or planting too close together, you’ll move into your season with clarity and confidence.

You’ve prepped your soil, sown your seeds, watered with care… and waited. And waited. But nothing’s coming up. If your seeds aren’t sprouting, don’t panic — it’s one of the most common (and frustrating) early garden setbacks.