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

Jackery Power Station Deals Start Under $200 During Amazon's Early Black Friday Sale
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Jackery Power Station Deals Start Under $200 During Amazon’s Early Black Friday Sale

Jackery’s portable power stations, solar panels, and home backup units are deeply discounted ahead of winter outages – up to 50% off.

The Best Makita Early Black Friday Deals on Amazon—Prices Start at $6
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The Best Makita Early Black Friday Deals on Amazon—Prices Start at $6

Top-rated Makita LXT tools, batteries, and accessories are discounted early, with top picks for drilling, cutting, and fastening already marked down well ahead of Black Friday.

Amazon is Slashing Prices on Greenworks Tools Ahead of Black Friday—Up to 50% Off
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Greenworks Tools Are Up to 50% Off at Amazon for Black Friday

Cordless trimmers, blowers, pressure washers, and mower kits are all discounted early—smart replacements and upgrades for fall cleanup or next spring’s yardwork.

Raised Bed Gardening

Fire Pit Deals Start at $55.99 This Black Friday at Amazon, Lowe's, and Home Depot
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Fire Pit Deals Start at $55 Ahead of Black Friday at Amazon, Lowe’s, and Home Depot

Wood-burning bowls, smokeless stainless fire pits, and propane fire pit tables are already discounted across major retailers, with solid options for patios, decks, and backyards heading into winter.

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Home Depot’s Early Black Friday DeWalt Deals Start at $89.98—Save Up to 55%

Get free tools and major markdowns on popular DeWalt tools at Home Depot’s early Black Friday sales.

Bosch black friday tool deals at Lowe's
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Save Up to $50 on Bosch Tools at Lowe’s Early Black Friday Sale and Get Free Tools

Lowe’s is rolling out rare pre–Black Friday markdowns on Bosch 18V tools, including two strong free-tool offers and a budget-friendly brushless drill.

Gardening on a Budget

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Early Black Friday Bosch Deals on Amazon: Top Tool Savings Starting at $49

Bosch drills, drivers, sanders, and batteries are discounted ahead of Black Friday, giving DIYers access to proven performance without premium pricing.

Christmas tree deals
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Early Black Friday Christmas Tree Deals From $67 at Amazon, The Home Depot, and Ace

Pre-lit, flocked, slim, and full-size artificial trees are already marked down across major retailers, with standout discounts on trusted brands like National Tree, Glitzhome, Costway, and Holiday Bright Lights.

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Ryobi Combo Kits Drop to $99 for Early Black Friday at The Home Depot—Plus Free Tools

Save on top-rated Ryobi tools and accessories during Home Depot’s early Black Friday sale.

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.