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
Best Generator Deals for Early Black Friday: Save on EcoFlow, Honda, and More
Portable generators, dual-fuel units, and battery power stations from brands like EF ECOFLOW, WEN, Generac, DuroMax, Westinghouse, and Honda are all marked down ahead of winter storms.
The Best Leaf Vacuums for Yard Cleanup, Tested
To help folks tidy up the yard without picking up a rake, we put some of the best leaf vacuums through their paces. Read our performance reviews here.
The Best Laser Measures for DIYers and Pros
A laser measurer can help you take more accurate measurements at longer distances. Our favorite model has a handy feature that makes it ideal for use anywhere.
Raised Bed Gardening
Ace Hardware is Giving Away Power Tools Ahead of Black Friday—Milwaukee, DeWalt, Craftsman
Ace Hardware’s Early Black Friday sale is bursting with freebie tool bundles you won’t want to miss.
How to Stop Drafts in Your Basement With These Insulation Products
From weatherstripping to window insulation kits and door sweeps, you’ll want to stock up on these top products to keep your basement cozy and draft-free.
Easy Home Improvement Tasks to Tackle Before Hosting Holiday Guests
Family staying with you for the holidays? It’s going to take more than a quick vacuum to get the place guest-ready.
Gardening on a Budget
The Top Outdoor Christmas Inflatables to Decorate Your Yard This Holiday Season
The best Christmas inflatables bring holiday cheer to the whole neighborhood—and are durable enough to last for years to come!
Our Favorite Balsam Hill Christmas Trees of 2025
This premium brand makes more than 100 types of artificial Christmas trees, but these are the 11 that we’ve got our eyes on this holiday season.
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
