It’s hard to believe Labor Day is upon us. Where did August go? Though it may still feel like summer (in Ohio at least…), fall is on its way and so are all the requisite garden and lawn cleanup tasks. Now is the perfect time to score some deals on those tools and equipment you have been eyeing in the garden center all summer.
Labor Day weekend sales don’t always live up to the hype, but I have taken the time to find some of the best garden deals this year! A low price isn’t the only factor in weighing a good deal, though. These are gardening tools that the Gardening Know How team has used in our own yards and items from brands that we trust.
Let’s dig into all the great deals you’ll find this Labor Day weekend!
Great Deals at Home Depot
20% Off
This is my favorite leaf blower. I first used one when I was a park ranger and in charge of keeping the grounds around visitor centers clean and free of debris all year round. It is powerful and fun to use, if I do say so myself!
61% Off
This mini chainsaw from the Milwaukee brand is more than $300 off at Home Depot right now! Mini chainsaws are great for fall cleanup jobs, pruning shrubs, and trimming trees. I don’t feel super comfortable operating a big chainsaw, but this little one is just my speed.
27% Off
This leaf shredder from Sun Joe will quickly chop up your leaves this fall. This means that the leaves will be more compact in yard waste bags, but it also makes great leaf mulch to protect your plants through the winter.
Great Deals at Lowe’s
30% Off
This is easily one of the Labor Day deals this year. A powerful leaf blower and string trimmer combo also comes with a battery and charger included. These emission-free tools will help keep your yard tidy year-round. Don’t miss this deal!
50% Off
Lawn looking a little bare after summer heat and increased foot traffic? Scotts Lawn Repair Mix includes grass seed, mulch, and fertilizer to quickly fill in those gaps. Fall is the perfect time to seed cool-season lawns so snap this one up before it’s too late.
23% Off
The whole Gardening Know How team loves Fiskars tools and these telescoping loppers make a great addition to your garden shed. Bypass blades make clean, easy cuts and the telescoping handles mean you get extra leverage when you need it.
Great Deals at Amazon
25% Off
This convenient compost tumbler from Vivosun will take the hassle out of turning your compost. Throw all those old tomato vines, fallen leaves, and kitchen waste in, give it a turn and be on your way. Vivosun makes long-lasting products at affordable prices.
36% Off
The Pocket Hose expandable garden hose has been all the rage this summer. It expands up to 50 feet and is lightweight and kink-free. Once you’re done watering your plants, it shrinks back down for easy storage. No more heavy hoses!
22% Off
Save your back lugging mulch, compost, or even stones with this convenient dump cart. It’s also a super convenient way to lug yard waste to your composter or even carry firewood from the log pile to the house this winter. My mom swears by her dump cart and I like to use it, too!
