The Halloween season brings new excitement to Garden Tower Defense, one of Roblox’s popular tower defense games by Garden Defenders. As the spooky event unfolds, many new players are joining the fun, and one of the first things you’ll need to learn is how to build your garden army.
If you’re just starting out, understanding the starter plants is key to surviving those early waves before unlocking advanced ones. In this guide, we’ll go over all the Starter Plants available for new players in Garden Tower Defense, based on the latest update.
All Starter Plants in Garden Tower Defense
Starter plants are the first line of defense you get as a beginner. They’re easy to use, affordable to deploy, and essential for building early-game strategies. Here’s the complete list of starter plants shown in the current tier setup:
- Prismleaf
- Electric Beetroot
- Rainbow Tomato
- Lawnmower
- Gold Lawnmower
- Silver Lawnmower
- Bronze Lawnmower
- Glass Lawnmower
- Rolling Log
- Bonsai Tree
- Cherry Blossom
- Pine Tree
- Slingshot
- Lumberjack
- Radish
- Sawflower
- Stunnion
- Tomato
- Rainbow Bamboo
- Stemstrike
- Cherries
- Cabbage
- Farmer
- Cactus
- Slapleaf
- Daisy
- Groundbreaker
- Gnome
- Eggplant
- Strawberry
- Onion
Each of these units has a unique attack pattern and placement role — from single-target damage to area control. While they’re not as powerful as advanced or event-limited plants, these early options can carry you far when properly upgraded.
Tips for New Players
- Upgrade Your Core Plants Early – Focus on upgrading reliable towers like Slingshot, Farmer, and Cactus for balanced early defense.
- Mix Damage Types – Combine plants that deal both direct and AoE (area of effect) damage to handle waves efficiently.
- Use Lawnmowers Wisely – Lawnmowers are your emergency line. Save them for clutch moments instead of relying on them every wave.
- Experiment with Placement – Try different positions to learn which layouts cover the most ground.
- Play with Friends – Team play helps in clearing tougher maps faster and gaining more coins to unlock stronger plants.
The Starter Plants in Garden Tower Defense might seem simple, but they form the core of your strategy. Mastering them ensures a smoother progression toward rare and powerful plants like Golem, Rosemire, or Pyropetal later in the game. Keep upgrading, experiment with combinations, and stay tuned for weekly Saturday updates — there’s always something new sprouting in the garden!