Follow these steps to plant your very first plant with confidence. These Gardening 101 beginner-friendly instructions will help you plant your first plant even if you're a complete and total beginner. Learn the exact steps you need to take as a complete beginner to get your plant from its nursery pot into your landscape. Topics include: preparing your garden bed area, when to plant, materials you need, how to dig the hole for your plant, what soil you need to use, how to water and more.