Gardening for Beginners

Young couple (heads not seen) use trowels to dig into a small raised garden bed on Astroturf, surrounded by gardening accessories.

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!

Seed Starting

TruGreen Lawn Care Service offers a Military Discount
Lawn, Garden & Pool

TruGreen Is Giving Away 6 Weeks of Free Lawn Care This February to Get Your Yard Ready for Spring

Early-season lawn care is critical for a healthy yard in spring. Thankfully, for a limited time, TruGreen is offering homeowners six weeks of free professional service.

A groundhog peeking outside of a burrow.
Heating

Forget the Groundhog—Here’s Why You Should Prepare for 6 More Weeks of Winter

Turns out, it doesn’t even matter what Punxsutawney Phil saw (or didn’t see) on February 2nd.

Lush flowerbed in front yard of a cottage home.
Gardening

10 Tall Plants That Will Add Height—and Gorgeous Layers—to Your Garden

For a garden that stands head and shoulders above the rest, try these high-profile species for instant curb appeal.

Raised Bed Gardening

6 More Weeks of Winter: Amazon Groundhog Day Clearance—Up to 60% Off Winter Gear and Essentials
Deals

6 More Weeks of Winter: Amazon Groundhog Day Clearance—Up to 60% Off Winter Gear and Essentials

Prepare for another month and a half of cold weather with deep discounts on heated gear, snow removal equipment, and home winterization supplies.

icicles tan house
Gutters

How to Get Rid of Ice Dams—and Prevent Them in the First Place

If your roof is weighed down by heavy icicles, you could have an ice dam problem. Follow these techniques for removing ice dams before they cause injury, or damage your home.

Sofa with storage space under cushions.
Storage

7 Secret Furniture Storage Solutions to Hide Away Clutter

When space is at a premium, furniture with secret storage does double duty.

Gardening on a Budget

Happy couple choosing an interior door at a home store while touching and checking the quality of a door.
Doors

These Unique Door Styles Make Tight Hallways Feel More Open

And they can add character to your home, too.

A large geodesic dome home with matching garage.
Architecture

What’s It Like Living in a Geodesic Dome Home? We Have Questions.

Building and living in an open-concept house made out of triangles isn’t for everyone. Is it for you?

Amazon's Super Bowl Hosting Essentials Hit Clearance Prices—Save Up to 40% Off Grills, Coolers, Air Fryers, and More
Deals

Amazon’s Super Bowl Hosting Essentials Hit Clearance Prices—Save Up to 40% Off Grills, Coolers, Air Fryers, and More

From a $9 popcorn popper to big-screen viewing, crowd-friendly food, and backyard grills, these deals cover everything from kickoff snacks to the final whistle.

Want to Start Growing Your Own Food This Year? Plant These 16 Veggies.

Learn more about these easy-to-grow vegetables.

  • Bush of pole beans growing and hanging off brach with a yellow flower in the background.
  • Gardener hands harvesting red radishes.
  • Top-down view of mature smooth spinach plant growing in garden soil
  • Mixed lettuce growing in garden soil.
  • Closeup of raw broccoli rabe.
  • Closeup of rainbow chard, with colorful pink, yellow and orange stems.
  • A zucchini plant growing in a home garden during dry summer.
  • A large rhubarb plant growing in a home garden
  • Basil growing in a home garden in June.
  • Young kale plants growing in the garden.
  • Pea garden plant with open bean pod with exposed peas.
  • flowers that attract bees - pink bloomed chives
  • types of peppers - bell peppers on plant
  • A bushel of ripe red tomatoes on a tomato plant vine.
  • Fingers are pinching the top of a mint plant.
  • Two cucumbers hanging on cucumber plant in garden.