How to Get Discount Garden Tools

If you’re new to gardening, looking to add to your garden tool collection, or need to replace a garden tool, you quickly learn that garden hand tools can be expensive. Here are some tips to find discount garden tools.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Internet connection
• Local newspaper
• Credit card rewards program

1. 
   Garden Fork - a must have!

   Check with your local thrift store first.
   
   Most thrift stores have a few garden tools in their inventory such as rakes and shovels, as well as a few hand garden tools.

2. 
   Discount Garden Wheel Barrow

   Find a few estate sales.
   
   This is my personal favorite place to look for garden tools. Get to the sale early and head straight to the back yard and garage area. Most often you can find all the discount garden tools you’ll ever need in one spot. You can possibly work a deal with the sale operator if you take all of them.

3. Post a “Wanted” ad with freecycle.org.
   
   Freecycle.org has local chapters throughout the US (as well as select locations in other countries.) Many times if you’re looking for a simple garden tool, such as a shovel, someone might have an extra one that they’re willing to give away. It doesn’t hurt to ask

4. 
   Garden Hoe - a faithful companion in the garden

   Garage sales are another good place to find discount garden tools. However, unlike an estate sale where an entire house and garage is being liquidated, you may have to hit a few yard sales to find the hand garden tools you need. Be sure to read the garage sale description before you go.

5. Use your credit card reward points.
   
   Many credit card rewards programs offer gift cards to various retailers including home improvement and garden stores. Redeem your points for one and create your own discount for your garden tools.

Tips & Warnings

• When shopping at an estate or garage sale, be sure to check the tools for excessive rust, overall wear and tear, and if picking up a tool with a wood handle, the strength of the handle.
• Don’t be deterred by dull blades on clippers, axes etc. They can be sharpened if the steel is still in good shape

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[mymukki]

on 11/10/2009 I can spend hours in thrift stores and the Habitat Store is another great resource! Another excellent article :-)

[godfather25]

on 11/3/2009 Great article on getting discount garden tools.

[jaredbangerter]

on 10/18/2009 I agree, checking your thrift store can be a great source of great deals and discounts on garden tools. 5* and rec

[ghostwoman]

on 9/28/2009 Excellent article on getting discount garden tools.

5* -- well written.

Recommended!

[carolj1]

on 9/24/2009 Now this is handy information! I'm always looking because I use my garden tools all the time. Thanks! *****