Gardening for Beginners

New to gardening? You’re in the right place!
BobVila.com is your hub for all things seeds, soil, and plants. We’ll help you set up your first garden— whether it’s a few pots on your patio, a raised bed, or a in-ground plot out back, and select the right plants for your soil and region. You’ll also get all the info you need about fertilizers, garden tools, and controlling weeds and garden pests.
Get ready to dig in!
10 Things Every New Gardener Needs to Know
Is starting a garden on your to-do list this year? Here’s what you need to know before lifting a shovel or planting a seed.
Seed Starting
The Best Outdoor Christmas Decorations of 2025
Make your house the envy of the neighborhood with these eye-catching outdoor holiday decorations.
The Best Ego Early Black Friday Deals at Ace Hardware
These early Black Friday EGO deals offer great savings on high-performance, battery-powered outdoor gear.
Waterdrop A1 Water Dispenser Review: My Honest Take After Daily Use
This device delivers instant hot or cold filtered water at the touch of a button, but there are some drawbacks.
Raised Bed Gardening
Home Depot’s Slashing Prices on Bluetti, Jackery, and More Generators—Up to 61% Off for Black Friday
Home Depot’s early Black Friday sale includes deep discounts on the year’s most reliable generators.
Amazon Is Slashing Prices on Home Security Cameras—Including Video Doorbells Starting at $29
Top-rated doorbells, outdoor cameras, and smart locks just dropped to their lowest prices of the season—including a Blink doorbell for only $28.
47 Best Early Black Friday Sales We’re Shopping: Tools, Appliances, and More
Early Black Friday is here, and these retailers have the deepest discounts so far.
Gardening on a Budget
Early Black Friday Smart Home Deals: 40 Popular Upgrades From Just $15
Alexa speakers, smart thermostats, color-changing bulbs, and whole-home automations just hit their lowest prices of the year — including an Echo device for only $21.99.
The Best Black Friday Grill Deals at Amazon, Home Depot, and Ace—From $24.99
Charcoal kettles, portable tailgaters, flat-top griddles, and WiFi pellet grills all dropped in price for Black Friday, with standout deals from Amazon, The Home Depot, and Ace Hardware.
Early Black Friday Vacuum Deals: Dyson, Shark, Ryobi, and More from Under $30
Big savings on vacuums have already landed at Amazon, Lowe’s, and The Home Depot, with discounts on sticks, uprights, and canisters.
Want to Start Growing Your Own Food This Year? Plant These 16 Veggies.
Learn more about these easy-to-grow vegetables.















