Gardening for Beginners: Bob Vila's Best Tips

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!

Lawn & Garden

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.

By Mark Wolfe

An organized vegetable garden layout in a suburban backyard.

Gardening

Seed Starting

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.

By Glenda Taylor

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.

By Paul Rankin

Deals

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

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

By Stephanie Cronk

Raised Bed Gardening

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.

By Paul Rankin

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.

By Glenda Taylor

Holidays & Celebrations

12 Unexpected Tools to Use for Thanksgiving Prep and Cleanup

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

By Timothy Dale

Gardening on a Budget

Deals

Weber, Kamado Joe, Traeger Grills Are Up to 40% Off for Black Friday

From kamado-style heat control to stainless-steel burners, these Early Black Friday grill deals deliver strong cooking performance at every price point.

By Glenda Taylor

EcoFlow portable power stations are discounted up to 50% ahead of Black Friday

Generators

EcoFlow Power Stations Are Up to 50% Off Ahead of Black Friday

EcoFlow’s portable power stations, power banks, and solar generators are seeing steep markdowns ahead of winter—strong options for backup power on tighter budgets.

By Glenda Taylor