The expert said that his advice will save plant enthusiasts some coin.
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Matt Gardens (@matt_gardens) shared the advice in a video with over 15,000 TikTok followers.
On a trip to the supply store, the gardener revealed his secret: “Garden Center hack that will save you money on soil!” he said.
“Not every soil bag arrives to the Garden Center in perfect condition,” he explained.
Matt explained that the less-than-pristine bags are normally taken and stored in the same area of the store — at a discounted price.
“I acted up and got 4,” he joked, showing off his haul.
“I would take more if I had more room in my car.”
He warned those interested in using his tip to exercise with caution: “I usually look for bags that are close to full to get the most bang for my buck,” he advised.
“It’s just missing a few scoops and these same soil bags are usually $4.48 but at the register, these were marked down to $3.33!”
He admitted that the price difference wasn’t much but on a tight gardening budget, every dollar counts.
People took to the comments to share their thoughts: “Say what! That should be 50% off,” said one commenter.
Others thought he could negotiate an even better deal: “If you have room next time talk to someone and ask them how much if you take all,” said another.
Matt was open to the suggestion: “Ooooh! Good idea!” he said.
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