John from http://www.GrowingYourGreens.com visits Dollar Tree to uncover the best budget gardening products for 2025, proving that you don’t need to spend a fortune to grow your own food. While many items in their gardening section are low quality, John shares five must-have finds that offer incredible value for home gardeners.
In this episode, you will learn about the cheapest non-GMO seeds available anywhere, plant clips to support vertical growth, budget-friendly pruning tools, and more—all for just a few dollars. These hidden gems will help you maximize your gardening success while keeping costs low.
While it’s always great to shop at local nurseries for quality supplies, this video is perfect for gardeners on a budget who want to grow more food for less money.
You will discover 31-cent seed packs, reusable plant clips for training vines and vegetables, affordable pruning shears, and even a $5 folding pruning saw that rivals more expensive options.
Additionally, you’ll see how to protect young plants with mini-greenhouses (bell cloches) and get essential tips on which gardening products are worth buying—and which to avoid. If you want to grow food affordably, don’t miss these Dollar Tree gardening secrets!
Jump to the following points of this episode:
00:00 – Episode Starts – Are you missing out on the best gardening deals at Dollar Tree?
00:15 – Dollar Tree’s Top 5 Gardening Products – These budget-friendly finds will surprise you!
00:59 – $1.25 Gardening Section Overview – Is it worth it, or just cheap junk?
02:07 – #1 Best Item: 31-Cent Non-GMO Vegetable Seeds! – Where else can you get seeds this cheap?
02:43 – Organic Seeds for Only 63 Cents! – Is this the most affordable way to grow organic?
03:35 – Experiment in Your Garden at These Prices! – Why not try growing something new this season?
05:55 – #2 Plant Clips: 20-Pack to Grow Vertically – Do you struggle with keeping plants upright? This will help!
07:33 – #3 Pruning Shears: 3 Types to Choose From – Which one should you get?
08:16 – Needle Point Pruners: My Personal Favorite! – Why do I use these over expensive brands?
09:02 – Don’t Buy These! – Some gardening items are just NOT worth it!
09:22 – #4 Bell Cloche – Mini Greenhouse to Start Your Plants Early! – Want to extend your growing season? Here’s how!
10:15 – The Secret $3 & $5 Gardening Section – Is it worth spending more for better quality?
11:01 – #5 Folding Pruning Saw: A Must-Have for Just $5! – Can this budget saw handle tough jobs?
11:55 – The Most Important Tip of This Episode! – If you do just ONE thing after watching, make sure it’s this!
After watching this episode, you will discover the top 5 must-have gardening products at Dollar Tree that will help you grow more food for less money. From 31-cent non-GMO seeds to budget-friendly pruning tools, you’ll learn how to get the best deals before they sell out. Don’t miss out on these hidden gems that can make your garden thrive without breaking the bank!
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Jump to the following points of this episode:
00:15 – Dollar Tree’s Top 5 Gardening Products – These budget-friendly finds will surprise you!
00:59 – $1.25 Gardening Section Overview – Is it worth it, or just cheap junk?
02:07 – #1 Best Item: 31-Cent Non-GMO Vegetable Seeds! – Where else can you get seeds this cheap?
02:43 – Organic Seeds for Only 63 Cents! – Is this the most affordable way to grow organic?
03:35 – Experiment in Your Garden at These Prices! – Why not try growing something new this season?
05:55 – #2 Plant Clips: 20-Pack to Grow Vertically – Do you struggle with keeping plants upright? This will help!
07:33 – #3 Pruning Shears: 3 Types to Choose From – Which one should you get?
08:16 – Needle Point Pruners: My Personal Favorite! – Why do I use these over expensive brands?
09:02 – Don’t Buy These! – Some gardening items are just NOT worth it!
09:22 – #4 Bell Cloche – Mini Greenhouse to Start Your Plants Early! – Want to extend your growing season? Here's how!
10:15 – The Secret $3 & $5 Gardening Section – Is it worth spending more for better quality?
11:01 – #5 Folding Pruning Saw: A Must-Have for Just $5! – Can this budget saw handle tough jobs?
11:55 – The Most Important Tip of This Episode! – If you do just ONE thing after watching, make sure it's this!
Subscribe to GrowingYourGreens for more videos like this: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=growingyourgreens
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Related and Referenced Episodes
Best Gardening products at Walmart for 2025 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sP8ExsvXwdk
10 Best Organic Gardening Products at Walmart (2021) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RLRuxn11yM&t=656s
Find Your Local Dollar Tree https://www.dollartree.com/
They have barely any seeds in the packs just so u know.
The pots are actually pretty decent. I buy 10 or so every time i pass a dollar tree
I got the shears and broke them on the 3rd cutting of a fig
I went two weeks ago, I did not even think about the clips, thanks!
Go to your local mom and pop hardware/farm and feed store if you have one. Do not support these corporations.
And you support TEMU? This is terrible.
When you buy the seeds, feel the envelope for the seeds. Some are too small to feel, but the larger ones you can. Make sure you are getting a decent amount of seeds in each.
I find the pots at dollar tree are good for small space gardening or on a small patio. And if someone is really tight on a budget, some of those pots are good for a couple of seasons as long as they are well taken care of. Then as one needs to replace them, buy the more expensive pot. And they are great if you need gift ideas and have too much of the same kind of plant. And I had just 1 of those shiny decorations when I had a small patio garden. It helped attract birds and pollinators. So, yes dollar tree is a cheap made item store but great if one is just starting to garden or in a small space.
Well, I still have my solar stakes lights for a few years. I did have to replace a few overtime because they are not water proof. So, in heavy rains they do become corroded. I have a few in my emergencies kits for when we lose power. That way, I don't need to burn candles and have a few outdoor lights in emergency situations if I need them.
LOVE Dollar Tree Garden stuff!!! 💙💚💛🧡💜 Liz
The plant clips are AWESOME!!! I use them to train & secure all my vines. I wish I would have bought more. 💙💚💛🧡💜 Liz
I buy a LOT of the wildflower blend and pollinator blend boxes of seeds. I also love the tags. They last a lot longer than popsicle sticks and the old blinds tend to crack. I bought a couple of their small trowels 5 years ago and they are still in new condition and work great. I bought about 50 of their Greenstalk knockoffs 3 years ago for herbs and flowers and they are still in perfect condition. I also bought loads of those plant clips. LOVE them. And their solar lights are much better than people think. I've had the same ones around my herb gardens for 5 years and they are still working good as new. And didn't take batteries. I've got all 3 of those pruners and they work very well. I've been using the hose nozzle with 7 or 8 spray choices for 4 years and it works like new.
Thank you for sharing!!
Gallon jugs: cutting off the bottom works great for green house effect.
Ive been using one of those Dollar Tree Pruners for 7 years and they still work great. I just bought a new better pair this year off amazon. But still have both the needle point and the pruners in my gardening arsenol. And those planters they sell arent bad. Ive got some Ive been using for years. Great for herbs.
Harbor Freight sells an identical saw for a dollar more, better handle and exchange policy.
Another thought I had was, these seed packs are great for "trying" something new or small gardens. For example, I bought a packet of Blue Lake Bush beans. There were maybe 5 viable beans in the pack. Now, they grew just fine and I was able to save seed for following years but there weren't enough beans for a large initial crop. Also, I purchased gladiolus bulbs there as well. For the price point, Dollar Tree bulbs were much more expensive per bulb and a FAR inferior quality when compared to bulbs from Lowes. As a side note, after purchasing scissors, pruners, twine, markers, plant clips, et al from Dollar Tree… head over to Harbor Freight and pick up a plastic, water tight ammo can. It makes for a great little catch all you can leave right in your garden. The larger box is only $8.99 and will hold all of the above mentioned and then some.
im so wise lol i save all my seeds from the last garden season and use the fabric recycling grocery bags as pots 😂 and reuse garden wire i try not to buy enything
I’ve checked the dollar tree for clips and anything I can possibly use
Hey John! Is this guy related to you? https://youtu.be/KHZHy3_7PPE?si=IgkqLkbeJM0B1jNI
He totally seems like he’s your uncle or something.
Your videos are great man🤙🏼i’ve been following you off and on for years and years
I disagree about buying planters at a nursery. The $ store has very good planters this year for $5. Definitely worth the money.
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I'm surprised you didn't mention the metal wastebasket to protect the seedlings from critters. I definitely use those.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge about what seeds to use, excellent info for me.
Your best 5 but not my best 5.
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It's been a while I used to watch you years ago. Glad you are still around.
Got some good stuff
I went there and bought 20$ worth the seeds its really cool I've been doing that for years and I've had 95% good luck with everything it all grew well and I got tons of veggies from the seeds there really worth it the radishes grow great it's the only radishes I grow every year and I figure there so cheap I plant every two or three weeks and I have radishes for most the summer pretty cool
We have them in Canada as well
John, you are so into being the healthiest you can be and teaching us along the way to be the healthiest we can be and I thank you for that, but why are you not concerned about cheap plastics around your beautifully home grown healthy foods? It just seems like those plastics breaking down in your garden and getting into your soil would contradict all your hard work to make your soil super nutrient and healthy.
Good idea! My sister just dropped off 15 packets of seeds she got for free from the local library FYI some cities do that and I got like $50 worth of seeds! Can do it once a month.
Those seeds are cheap for a reason. I tend to get low germination rates and low quality plants from the dollar store seeds. Not saying they're bad in every climate, but they don't work well in my situation. I stick with seeds that don't need too much babying.
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I like the pruners.
They have a plant tray with wheels. It makes it easy to clean underneath.
My bell covers blrw away
$1.25 plus tax tree
💚💛💖💜🧡this content, thank you for letting us know your DT favorites🌸
Monsanto seeds enjoy
I used to watch you years ago… good to see you are still around!
Jute is better than those junky clips tho
Thank you bro just grabbed some needle point pruners!
Hi John ! I listened to you in this video and went last/this night (it's 3;38am ) I may night owl! I went to get seed packs for myself and for one of my son's friends who started asking me about gardening and I told him things he wanted to know and let him know that you can get free, compost and free mulch, the dump in Brea. I got a truckload last weekend. They didn't have all the seeds if your video showed, but I got quite a bit for him more than for me along with some flower seeds for pollinating. So I wanted to say thank you & I appreciate you sharing this information. I hope you have a great week. Stay safe John take care and I hope to see you this year in Ventura.😀
Thank you so much!! I see Dollar Tree DIY videos all the time on YouTube and Facebook. I'm sure they love the free advertising.
Thanks for the heads up. I went to my closest and most of the seeds were picked through. Bought some beans and peas. Anybody use the stacking tower pots? They look like they need some modifications, such as drain holes. But for $1.25 I might grab a bunch and order strawberry plants. Mount the pots to a board so they don't fall over.
Not MIGardener quality seeds but they work just fine.
Much prefer the round plastic clips for support. Ive had mine for six years and I've only lost a few to cracking