Gardening for Beginners: Bob Vila's Best Tips

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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!

Lawn & Garden

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.

By Mark Wolfe

An organized vegetable garden layout in a suburban backyard.

Gardening

Seed Starting

EcoFlow portable power stations are discounted up to 50% ahead of Black Friday

Generators

Amazon Slashed Prices on EcoFlow for Black Friday—with Power Stations and Solar Generators From $349

EcoFlow’s portable power stations and solar generators are heavily discounted for Black Friday, with price drops reaching 50% off.

By Glenda Taylor

Deals

Black Friday Vacuum Deals: Top Picks From Dyson, Shark, Ryobi, and More

Stick vacuums, uprights, and handhelds are now at their Black Friday prices, including several strong under-$70 picks from Bissell, Shark, and Eureka.

By Glenda Taylor

Tech & Electronics

Black Friday Smart Home Deals From $10: Upgrades for Every Room

Smart bulbs, Alexa displays, color-changing fixtures, and whole-home automations are now at their Black Friday prices, including multiple under-$15 picks for lighting, sensors, and starter devices.

By Glenda Taylor

Raised Bed Gardening

Deals

Best Ryobi Black Friday Deals at Home Depot: Free Tools and Deep Discounts

Ryobi’s most popular outdoor tools just hit Black Friday pricing at The Home Depot, including blowers, trimmers, pole saws, and bundle kits designed for everyday yardwork.

By Glenda Taylor

Deals

Leatherman, Gerber, and More Multitools Up to 50% Off For Black Friday—As Low as $6

Whether it’s for camping trips, quick fixes, or glove box emergencies, a good multitool is the ultimate practical gift—and Amazon’s Black Friday deals make them more affordable than ever.

By Glenda Taylor

Deals

Best Milwaukee Black Friday Deals at Walmart Start: 65% Off Power Tools

From compact cut-off tools to quality ratchets and bit sets, these Milwaukee tool deals bring big discounts on durable tools.

By Paul Rankin

Gardening on a Budget

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Pool Maintenance

The Best Black Friday Robotic Pool Vacuum Deals on Amazon—From $90

Cordless, smart-navigation, and inground-ready pool robots are marked down on Amazon. Take advantage of peak pricing before next year’s swim season.

By Glenda Taylor

Deals

Best Black Friday Generator Deals: Save on DuroMax, Honda, EcoFlow & More

Portable generators, dual-fuel units, and battery power stations from brands like WEN, Generac, DuroMax, Westinghouse, and Honda are all marked down ahead of winter storms.

By Glenda Taylor