Follow these steps to create a gradient background visually, without relying on CSS.
Add a Section
- Click Add Section
 - Drag in a Widget
 - Click the Section Settings handle 
  to enter the Section Settings - Go to Style > Background
 - Under Background type click the 
 icon to enter the Gradient Settings 
Gradient Background Settings
- Color: set the first gradient color
 - Location: set the location of the first color. This will affect the spread
 - Second color: set the second gradient color
 - Location: set the location of the second color. This will affect the spread
 - Type: Choose between a linear or radial gradient
 - Angle: Set the gradient angle