Spring is here and many stores are stocking up on beautiful plants and flowers! Even though gardening can be an expensive hobby, there are many ways you can create a budget-friendly garden this season. One easy way is to plant perennials rather than annuals. Perennials come back year after year, so they’re not only less work, but also they’re more cost-effective! You can also start your plants from seeds; however, if you’re like me and you want that spring color right away, you’ll want to check out the options below.
We’ve rounded up some of the best places to shop for deals and sales on plants, flowers, and shrubs. Availability may vary depending on your location and these sales could end or change at any time. You can look up your location’s last frost date here, so you don’t run the risk of planting too early. For deals on gardening tools and supplies like mulch and soil, keep an eye out for the Spring Black Friday sales in April at The Home Depot or Lowe’s Home Improvement.
Lidl
Each week, Lidl offers great deals on plants, shrubs bulbs and flowers. Keep an eye on the weekly ad for the best deals!
Aldi
Aldi often offers bulbs, shade and ornamental trees, shrubs and small foliage throughout spring. Availability and price depend on location.
The Home Depot
The Home Depot is currently hosting its Spring Black Friday sale with big discounts on annuals, perennials, mulch, soil and more! See the best deals here.
Lowe’s Home Improvement
Although this store’s spring sale has already ended, you can find various other flower deals in the store’s weekly ad this week. Gardeners also recommend checking out your local store’s clearance rack for perennials that need some extra love. In addition, you’ll want to keep an eye on the stores daily deals for one-day sales on plants and more.
Pike Nursery
If you’re looking for a large variety of plants, Pike Nursery is a great place to shop. While this store’s plants tend to be pricier than other stores, they’ll occasionally offer deals and sales on weekdays, (Tuesday through Friday). Pike offers a lifetime guarantee on all trees and shrubs! Also, any open bags of soil are typically 50% off. You can order local delivery from Pike or choose curbside pickup. Check out the store’s weekly ad for the best and most current deals.
Etsy
Etsy has a great variety of unique seeds, perennials, and annuals available from different sellers if you prefer to shop online. When shopping, be sure to read product descriptions and seller reviews to know exactly what type of product you’ll receive.
Burpee
You have probably seen this brand in many garden centers, but did you know you can order Burpee plants and seeds directly from the company? Burpee’s website offers a variety of live plants and seeds for beautiful plants and vegetables.
Great Garden Plants
Choose from over 800 plants from the deer-resistant to rare and unique! This online store will only ship the plants when it’s right for your climate and shipping is free on orders of $79 or more. Shop the sale section for the very best prices!
Walmart
One of our readers, Cynthia, says Walmart is a great place to find low-priced flowers. She says, “Walmart has a wide assortment of budget-friendly flower, veggie, and other seeds as well.” Thank you, Cynthia!
Costco
One of our deal diggers got this beautiful planter for just $29.99 at Costco! Similar pre-planted arrangements cost twice as much at other stores. You can find a variety of live plants online at Costco.com or shop in-warehouse for even more deals! If you’re not already a Costco member, you can save up to $30 with a new membership here!