The end of the gardening season can be a tough time for
those of us who love digging in the dirt. With winter right around the corner,
there’s not much left to do in the garden. It’s a little sad, but the good
thing about this time of year is Black Friday for gardeners. Enjoy the
end-of-season sales and stock up for next year while saving money.
Offseason Gardening Bargains Include Plants
Once the fall stock hits the shelves – think hardy
mums – gardening stores and nurseries will begin marking down the summer
stock. This means you have a last chance this season to get a great deal on a
pricier kind of plant for the garden, like a new tree or shrub. The longer you
wait, the lower the prices will get, and there is usually room for negotiation.
Although it’s fall, there is still time to get perennials, trees, and shrubs in the ground. In fact, for many perennials, fall is a better time to plant. This gives them time to get established without the stress of summer sun and heat. You won’t have long to enjoy them now unless you plant strictly fall flowering plants, but they’ll be healthy and vibrant come spring.
Black Friday Deals on Garden Supplies
The end of summer signals more than just discounts on summer
plants. This is also the time of year when your local nursery will mark down
the supplies and gardening
tools you don’t need now, but will next year.
Stock up on discounted bags of fertilizer, mulch, potting
soil, and specialty plant foods. You can store them in the garage or garden
shed and they’ll be good next spring as long as you don’t let moisture or
critters get in the bags.
Use end-of-season garden sales to replace old tools or to
try new ones. Get a new pair of gardening
gloves for next year, or splurge on a discounted edging tool or pruning
shears. With lower prices now, you can get higher-end items for less.
Don’t restrict your sales shopping to the local nursery or
garden center. Hardware and DIY stores need to clear up space for Christmas
items, so look for discounted soil, mulch, and tools as well as patio
furniture, pots, and pavers. Large grocery stores with garden centers are the
same. They’ll also be clearing out summer gardening shelves.
And don’t forget the gardeners on your Christmas list – this
is a great time to find the perfect gift for them too!
The end of the gardening season can be a tough time for
those of us who love digging in the dirt. With winter right around the corner,
there’s not much left to do in the garden. It’s a little sad, but the good
thing about this time of year is Black Friday for gardeners. Enjoy the
end-of-season sales and stock up for next year while saving money.
Offseason Gardening Bargains Include Plants
Once the fall stock hits the shelves – think hardy
mums – gardening stores and nurseries will begin marking down the summer
stock. This means you have a last chance this season to get a great deal on a
pricier kind of plant for the garden, like a new tree or shrub. The longer you
wait, the lower the prices will get, and there is usually room for negotiation.
Although it’s fall, there is still time to get perennials, trees, and shrubs in the ground. In fact, for many perennials, fall is a better time to plant. This gives them time to get established without the stress of summer sun and heat. You won’t have long to enjoy them now unless you plant strictly fall flowering plants, but they’ll be healthy and vibrant come spring.
Black Friday Deals on Garden Supplies
The end of summer signals more than just discounts on summer
plants. This is also the time of year when your local nursery will mark down
the supplies and gardening
tools you don’t need now, but will next year.
Stock up on discounted bags of fertilizer, mulch, potting
soil, and specialty plant foods. You can store them in the garage or garden
shed and they’ll be good next spring as long as you don’t let moisture or
critters get in the bags.
Use end-of-season garden sales to replace old tools or to
try new ones. Get a new pair of gardening
gloves for next year, or splurge on a discounted edging tool or pruning
shears. With lower prices now, you can get higher-end items for less.
Don’t restrict your sales shopping to the local nursery or
garden center. Hardware and DIY stores need to clear up space for Christmas
items, so look for discounted soil, mulch, and tools as well as patio
furniture, pots, and pavers. Large grocery stores with garden centers are the
same. They’ll also be clearing out summer gardening shelves.
And don’t forget the gardeners on your Christmas list – this
is a great time to find the perfect gift for them too!