How to Start a Garden

Ready to start a garden?

Give your new plants a good head start with properly prepared soil and the right amount of sunlight.

To start a garden the right way, plan ahead by testing the soil and cultivating the ideal soil conditions for the plants you choose. Here we’ll show you how to start a garden — any size! — from scratch. All it takes are basic garden tools. A sod cutter to remove the grass and a rototiller make the job go faster, but aren’t necessary.