September can turn the garden center into a fascinating little treasure hunt. As retailers make room for fall merchandise and next season’s inventory, gardeners may find markdowns on plants, pots, tools, soil products, and other garden goodies that cost considerably more earlier in the year.
The catch? A cheap plant only counts as a bargain if it can still make a good garden addition. September also happens to offer excellent planting opportunities for many perennials, trees, shrubs, and spring-flowering bulbs, so the timing can work beautifully when shoppers choose wisely.
