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

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Deals

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
Deals

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.

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Deals

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.

Raised Bed Gardening

Christmas tree deals
Deals

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.

ryobi tools on gray background
Deals

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.

Amazon is Practically Giving Away Ego Battery Chargers—Now 85% Off
Deals

Amazon is Practically Giving Away EGO Battery Chargers—Now 85% Off

Act fast, these Ego 56V chargers are marked down to $15.

Gardening on a Budget

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Deals

Makita Tools Are Up To 54% Off at The Home Depot’s Early Black Friday Event

Home Depot is rolling out steep early Black Friday markdowns on Makita batteries, saws, and brushless tools—plus one of the best free-tool promos of the season.

Appliance Prices Drop Up to 40% at Amazon, Lowe's, and Home Depot Ahead of Black Friday
Appliances

Appliance Prices Drop Up to 40% at Amazon, Lowe’s, and Home Depot Ahead of Black Friday

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

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Holidays & Celebrations

12 Unexpected Tools to Use for Thanksgiving Prep and Cleanup

Make the hustle and bustle of thanksgiving easier with the right tools.

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.