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Fall Garden Clearance Has Started: These 7 Things Are Worth Buying Now and 5 Aren’t

September 14, 2026 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

Fall Garden Clearance Has Started: These 7 Things Are Worth Buying Now and 5 Aren’t

Fall garden clearance has started, and that means garden centers are making room for the next season while shoppers get a chance to snag useful supplies for less. The catch? A red sale sticker does not magically turn a struggling plant, outdated product, or wildly inappropriate purchase into a bargain. The smartest clearance shopping focuses…

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Before Buying Fall Plants on Clearance, Check These 5 Things at the Garden Center

September 13, 2026 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

Before Buying Fall Plants on Clearance, Check These 5 Things at the Garden Center

A garden center clearance rack can feel like the gardening equivalent of a treasure hunt. The prices look tempting, the plants still have plenty of green leaves, and suddenly that sad-looking perennial seems like a bargain worth rescuing. Before tossing it into the cart, though, take a closer look because a discounted plant can become…

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8 Fall Garden Purchases That Are Usually Cheaper at the End of Summer

September 3, 2026 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

8 Fall Garden Purchases That Are Usually Cheaper at the End of Summer

The calendar may still say summer, but garden centers are already thinking about fall. That shift can create one of the best shopping opportunities of the gardening year, especially for plants, pots, tools, and other seasonal supplies that stores would rather sell than store. A giant markdown sign can make almost anything look like a…

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7 Fall Garden Purchases That Are Usually Cheaper at the End of Summer

September 1, 2026 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

7 Fall Garden Purchases That Are Usually Cheaper at the End of Summer

The end of summer can make garden centers look a little different. The bright annuals lose their starring role, patio displays start shrinking, and shelves that once held rows of gardening goodies suddenly have clearance signs. That shift creates a useful shopping window for gardeners who know which supplies make sense to buy now rather…

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A Practical Guide to Garden Purchases That Are Usually Cheaper After Peak Season

August 29, 2026 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

A Practical Guide to Garden Purchases That Are Usually Cheaper After Peak Season

Garden shopping has a funny habit of making the most expensive items look irresistible right when they are least urgent. Once spring and early summer demand fades, however, many garden centers and retailers need to move seasonal inventory, which can create much better opportunities for careful shoppers. That shift makes late summer and early fall…

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The Big Box Store Trap: 5 Things You Should NEVER Buy at the Garden Center

April 15, 2026 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

The Big Box Store Trap: 5 Things You Should NEVER Buy at the Garden Center

A garden center should feel like a paradise of possibility, not a financial ambush waiting behind rows of cheerful blooms and neatly stacked bags of soil. Bright labels, perfect plants, and endless options create a sense of confidence that everything within reach must be the best choice available. That assumption leads straight into one of…

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Gardening Supplies You Can Get at Dollar Tree

January 12, 2024 by Kathryn Vercillo Leave a Comment

Gardening Supplies You Can Get at Dollar Tree

Have you been to your local Dollar Tree lately? If so, have you checked out their gardening supplies? If not, then you’re missing out. Dollar Tree gardening supplies are inexpensive and yet work just as well as pricier options that you might be elsewhere. You can get gardening basics like seeds, of course. You can…

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Top 6 Gardening Knee Pads on Amazon

January 7, 2024 by Kathryn Vercillo Leave a Comment

Top Gardening Knee Pads on Amazon

Gardening knee pads are protective gear designed to provide cushioning and support for your knees while you’re working in the garden. They typically consist of padded material, such as foam or gel, encased in a durable fabric, and are worn over the knees. These pads help prevent discomfort, bruising, or strain caused by prolonged kneeling…

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14 Essential Gardening Products That Are Under $10 on Amazon

June 16, 2023 by Kathryn Vercillo Leave a Comment

$10 Gardening Products

Starting and maintaining a garden rarely has to be an expensive endeavor. There are really only a few essential products for gardening. Surprisingly, many of these are $10 Gardening Products. In other words, you can get what you need for ten dollars or less in each essential category if you’re smart about your purchases. These…

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Garlic Goes in the Ground This Fall, But Timing It Wrong Can Ruin Next Year’s Harvest

Garlic Goes in the Ground This Fall, But Timing It Wrong Can Ruin Next Year’s Harvest

Garlic belongs in the fall garden, but the calendar matters more than many gardeners realize. Plant too early and the cloves can push up tender growth before winter, while planting too late can leave them scrambling to build the root system they need. That makes garlic a little different from the vegetables that demand attention…

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The Garden Center Wants You to Fertilize Before Winter — Your Plants May Not Need It

The Garden Center Wants You to Fertilize Before Winter — Your Plants May Not Need It

Walk into a garden center in autumn and it can feel like every plant has suddenly developed a nutritional emergency. Bags of fertilizer promise stronger roots, better winter performance, and a more impressive garden next spring, making that end-of-season purchase seem like an easy decision. Many established plants do not need a late-season feeding, and…

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Those Tiny Holes in Your Fall Vegetables Are Trying to Tell You Something

Those Tiny Holes in Your Fall Vegetables Are Trying to Tell You Something

Those tiny holes appearing in fall vegetables are more than ugly little souvenirs from the garden. They can point toward the particular pest nibbling away at leaves, and the shape, size, and location of the damage can help narrow down the culprit. A few ragged leaves do not automatically mean a garden disaster, but ignoring…

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Before Spending $200 on Fall Plants, See What You Can Divide for Free

Before Spending $200 on Fall Plants, See What You Can Divide for Free

Fall garden centers can make a gardener feel wonderfully reckless. One minute, the plan calls for a few replacement plants, and the next minute the cart somehow contains enough mums, perennials, and ornamental grasses to require a financial debrief on the drive home. Before spending $200 on new plants, take a tour of the garden…

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