Serious Gardeners Swear By These 7 Costco Finds for a More Beautiful Backyard

Costco is a great resource for just about everything, but one aisle you might be overlooking is the gardening section. From tools and seeds to all the essentials you need to get growing, it’s also a surprisingly smart place to save some money. And if you can’t make it to a local store, you can always order online—it’s a major time-saver. Below, experts share seven things you should always buy at Costco for your garden.

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Bliss Bendall, horticulturist certified by the New York Botanical Garden

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Raised Garden Beds

Horticulturist Bliss Bendall says she’s a big fan of the raised garden beds from Costco. “The raised garden beds are really top-of-the-line because they’re simple, well-made, last a long time, and most require basic assembly,” she explains. “There’s also a modular set, which means, over time, you can expand it, but also change it and adapt it based on how your garden grows.”

Bendall also notes that many of the raised garden beds are paintable, so you can make them a beautiful part of your garden rather than installing them as a cookie-cutter essential.

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Outdoor Gazebos

A gazebo can be a gorgeous addition to your backyard, but it can also break the bank. So why not score a deal at Costco? Bendall loves that, like the garden beds, Costco has paintable options. But don’t plan for your gazebo installation to be a solo project, because she notes these gazebos definitely require more than one person for assembly.

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Pruners

Costco has a nice selection of gardening tools, but Courtney Sixx, co-founder of Bouquet Box, notes the pruners are a particularly good choice. “Whether you need hand, bush, or tree pruners, they’ve got a variety of selections of each.”

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Power Tools

Power tools can cost an arm and a leg, but not at Costco. If you are cutting down trees or bushes, you might need to add a power tool or two to your garden arsenal. “The power tools at Costco are not only high quality, but the store also offers a great warranty,” Bendall says.

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Commercial-Grade Garden Hoses

Sixx suggests purchasing commercial-grade garden hoses at Costco, especially if you are a serious gardener. “If you’re having to buy new hoses yearly, these will help prevent that,” she says. “These commercial-grade hoses are more durable and long-lasting.”

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Hose Hideaways

A long, durable hose is a gardener’s best friend. But it isn’t always the most aesthetic thing to leave out in your garden. Hoses can also be a tripping hazard for you and your family, and leaving them out can shorten their lifespan. So investing in a hose hideaway, especially from Costco, can be well worthwhile. “They have great-looking hose storage,” says Sixx.

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Sprinkler Systems

Looking to install a high-end sprinkler system? You can find them for a fair price at Costco. Bendall points out that the options sold at Costco are both high-end and high-tech, including smart systems.

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