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
10 Budget-Friendly Home Security Improvements You Can Make Yourself
You don’t have to buy an expensive security system to ward off home invaders. These inexpensive alarms and locks may work just as well.
Raised Bed Gardening
11 Essentials for the Perfect Home Movie Theater
Why stand in line at the box office when you can catch blockbusters at home? With this setup, you can bring your home-theater vision to life.
Amazon’s After-Christmas Tool Deals Are Still Live—and Up to 50% Off
The holidays may be over, but Amazon’s best tool deals aren’t done yet. These four after-Christmas picks—from Bosch, GearWrench, and Crescent Lufkin—are all marked down now.
After-Christmas Kitchen Appliance Deals Include Ninja, KitchenAid, Breville, More—Starting at $45
From air fryers and espresso machines to countertop prep tools, Amazon’s after-Christmas kitchen deals offer rare markdowns on appliances shoppers use year-round.
Gardening on a Budget
Amazon Is Clearing Out Air Fryers After Christmas—In Time for New Year’s Resolutions
Amazon’s after-Christmas discounts include popular air fryers from Ninja, Cosori, and Chefman—covering everything from compact countertop models to family-size dual-basket designs.
Amazon Is Clearing Out Vacuums After Christmas: Dyson, Roomba, More Starting at $199
The holidays may be over, but Amazon is still quietly discounting top robot vacuums and cordless models from iRobot, Dyson, and Mova.
Move Over, Bidets: The Horow Smart Toilet Does Everything
Before installing the Horow Smart Toilet, I was a complete bidet beginner—and now I wonder how I got along without it.
Want to Start Growing Your Own Food This Year? Plant These 16 Veggies.
Learn more about these easy-to-grow vegetables.
Beans | Photo: iStock 
Radishes | Photo: iStock 
Spinach | Photo: iStock 
Salad Greens and Lettuce | Photo: iStock 
Broccoli Rabe | Photo: bhofack2 / Depositphotos 
Rainbow Chard | Photo: Creativestock / Depositphotos 
Zucchini | Photo: ideeone/E+ via Getty Images 
Rhubarb | Photo: iStock 
Basil | Photo: iStock 
Kale | Photo: iStock 
Peas | Photo: iStock 
Chives | Photo: iStock 
Peppers | Photo: iStock 
Tomatoes | Photo: iStock 
Mint | Photo: iStock 
Cucumbers | Photo: iStock
