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 A red sale sticker does not magically turn a struggling plant, outdated product, or wildly inappropriate purchase into a bargain.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 on things that can serve the garden well beyond the next few weeks. Some markdowns can save money and improve next year’s garden, while others belong firmly in the “admire it, then walk away” category.
