15 Spring Items From Lowe's Smart Homeowners Should Stock Up On

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Lowe's remains a go-to for homeowners across North America. It's an especially good place to visit during the spring. And it's particularly worth popping your head into if your yard needs a little TLC after a long winter. Maybe you're preparing your flower beds for a season bursting with bountiful blooms. Or you've finally built yourself some raised beds, and you need some dirt to fill them.

If any of the above sound familiar, there's a chance you'll find what you need for spring at Lowe's. Some products, like mulch and lawn repair kits, will help to get your yard ready for the sunny season. Others can help you tidy your yard and clean your home's exterior. Whatever your to-do list looks like, these products from Lowe's will help you maintain your property in the warmer months ahead.

If you need something to insulate your plants against the cold nights and hot days of spring, then Sta-Green's Premium Mulch may be worth grabbing. From a decorative perspective, it's available in three colors: black, brown, and red. But it's also a helpful product from a practical point of view.

It helps block out sunlight at a time of year when weed seeds are desperately searching for it in order to germinate. It also prevents any unexpected late-season frosts from harming your plants and seedlings, while helping the soil conserve moisture when the temperatures suddenly shoot up. It's often discounted at Lowe's around the springtime, too. You can cover about 2 cubic feet for as little as $2 if you buy it at the right time.

If you need a way to amend your soil after a long, cold winter, then it's usually worth taking a trip to the store. If you happen to live near a Lowe's, then a bag of Sta-Green's Vegetable & Flower Garden Soil could meet your needs. It's designed to deliver much-needed nutrients to your growing substrate, essential ahead of spring plantings. It's priced at around $4.50 each, with a bag covering around 6 square feet with a 2-inch layer. It's also formulated with organic matter, helping to both feed the soil and improve its overall structure.

The nutrients are formulated to feed your soil for up to nine months. It's also worth noting that you can use this product in both vegetable gardens and flower beds. It's regularly featured in the spring sale, making it one to watch for. One buyer explains, "Love this mix to add to my raised gardens and planter boxes. It gives a much-needed head start for spring planting with fertilizer already in the mix. I've purchased this several times. Great value."

Another way to deliver nutrients where they're needed during the spring is to use a bag of Miracle-Gro's In-Ground Use All-Purpose Garden Soil. It's formulated for in-ground growing, so it may not be the best choice for pots or container gardens. But if your beds need a post-winter feed, then this product will continue to deliver nutrients for up to three months.

You may need to grab a few bags, since it's recommended that you work 2 to 3 inches of it into the surface of your growing substrate. However, during Lowe's seasonal sales, a 0.75 cubic-foot bag can run a little over $2 (down from over $4), making spring a good time to stock up. As one buyer explains, "Always order this every springtime to amend my garden soil beds for flowers and vegetables."

Depending on where you live, you may be required to bag your garden waste in biodegradable bags, especially if you have them collected. If your yard is a mess after a stormy winter and you have lots of debris to bag up, then this could quickly become costly. However, Lowe's 30-Gallon Scent-free Outdoor Paper Lawn and Leaf Trash Bags are less than $0.50 each. A pack of 5 is about $2.50, allowing you to clear away up to 150 gallons of garden waste.

The bags are made with 2-ply, wet-strength paper, which Lowe's says helps to ensure durability and tear-resistance. They're also self-standing, which should help to make clean-up jobs easier when you don't have an assistant to hold the bag open. "Yard staple from spring through fall," said one recent buyer, whose only complaint is that Lowe's has yet to offer a bulk-buy option. 

One of the best ways to overseed your lawn is with a dedicated and appropriate overseeding mix. For example, if you have warm-season grass, like Bermudagrass, then a warm-season overseed mix is the safest bet. Likewise, if you have a cool-season lawn with tall fescue, then a matching overseed mix is key to good results. Scotts' Patchmaster Lawn Repair Mix is tailored for cool-season lawns, and it's made for use in the spring.

The mix incorporates tall fescue grass seeds, along with mulch (to help keep the seeds in place), and fast-release fertilizer to encourage speedy growth. "A great repair kit," said one buyer, who added that the mix "Filled in my bare spots nicely and quickly!" Another was happy that the product worked great, despite the timing saying, "I have noted in other reviews that I am not a big fan of trying to plant grass in the Spring, but this product performed beyond expectations."

One of the easiest no-dig ways to get rid of weeds from your yard is to install a weed barrier. Spring is a good time to install one, too, especially in annual beds where your plants have yet to go in the ground. If you're in the market for a weed fabric, then Lowe's currently stocks this 50-by-3-foot Basic Weed Barrier Landscape Fabric from Sta-Green. It's about $15 per roll, and according to the manufacturer, is easy to install for gardeners of all experience levels.

It's made with tear-resistant, 1.2-ounce spun-bond polypropylene fabric in order to ensure long-lasting performance. It's also permeable, meaning it won't prevent your plants from receiving the water and nutrients they need to thrive. One customer notes that they were even able to stretch their investment and make the barrier last multiple seasons. They explained. " Works great, cost-effective, easy installation, and served its purpose ... Previous purchase lasted two seasons when removed in late fall and reinstalled again in early spring."

Weeds in the middle of the lawn can be tough to contend with. You can't always just pull them out, either, since doing so could leave your lawn littered with patches. Scott's Turf Builder Triple Action Fertilizer is designed to manage lawn weeds while encouraging thicker turf. It aims to kill off common undesirables, including dandelion, clover, and foxtails, while feeding various popular grass types. Each 11.31-pound bag covers up to 4,000 square feet, and it should be applied in the spring after you have mowed a few times and when the temperature is between 60 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit.

The one thing it's not designed for is lawn repair. And you'll need to review the specification to ensure that it's compatible with the specific grass in your garden. One user who said that they've used the product for five years signs its praises, saying, "My lawn is untreated until Spring every year. I don't have the time to spend on my lawn like I should. This treatment is MAGIC on my lawn every year."

Avoiding herbicides and pulling by hand are some of the best strategies for controlling weeds near your flowers. However, if there are no desirable plants in harm's way, and you have a patio that's starting to get weedy in the spring sunshine, then an herbicide can be a convenient option. Spectracide's Ready-to-Use 1-Gallon Trigger Spray Weed and Grass Killer is designed to remove plant life from walkways and other outdoor surfaces. Per the name, it's ready to use without any additional equipment. It's non-selective, which means it's handy against various weeds and grasses that might be starting to emerge. It's also made to be rainfast in 15 minutes, which means the occasional springtime shower shouldn't stop it from working.

It's usually sold for a little under $7. However, Lowe's spring-time sales can reduce that to around $5. It seems that this is a regular occurrence, too. As one user said, "Love it when this is on sale at Lowe's. One gallon lasts me about 4-6 weeks, much easier than mixing and having a pressure sprayer." 

If your home's vinyl siding is sporting a winter's worth of grime, then try to refrain from simply cranking up the settings on your pressure washer. Instead, treat the grime first with a dedicated cleaner, then reduce the power setting on your washer to avoid causing damage. Now, if you're shopping at Lowe's, there are several such cleaners you could try. Krud Kutter's 120-ounce House and Siding Pressure Washer Cleaner is a good example. 

It's formulated to be tough on the usual siding suspects, including mildew, mold, and algae. It's also free of bleach and is listed as family-safe. A single bottle contains a gallon of concentrate, too, allowing you to clean up to 5,800 square feet of your home's exterior. One user who bought it to clean their home after the winter said, "This worked great with my new power washer and really helped with the spring cleaning of our siding."

Is there anything worse than your trash bags splitting when you're carrying them around your yard or to the curb? Plasticplace's Contractor 55-Gallon Black Outdoor Plastic Construction Twist Tie Trash Bags are 3 millimeters thick, meaning they're much heavier-duty than standard refuse bags. In fact, they're designed for contractor use. That means that no matter if you're spring cleaning or clearing out your landscaping beds after the weather breaks, they should be able to cope with whatever you're throwing away.

The bags come in packs of 50, and while each pack costs about $57, they're generally considered to be worth the expense. One reviewer explains, "These are the best quality bags I have purchased to hold yard waste. This is my second order, and hopefully they will last just as long as the previous order. I would recommend them to family members and friends."

If you've decided to pick up a roll of landscape fabric to guard against spring weeds, then Sta-Green's 4-inch Metal Landscape Fabric Pins can keep it secure. They pin down your landscape fabric, ensuring a professional finish around your beds by preventing the edges from riding up. They can also be used to hold down other items in your lawn, such as soaker hoses. And if you're laying turf and sod, you can use them to stake the new rolls in the ground.

The pins are made from 14-gauge steel, with sharp points designed to make pushing them into the soil easier. Their U-shaped design means each pin has two points of contact with the ground for a stable hold. And while some users said that they're prone to bending in harder, rockier soils, Sta-Green says that this flexibility allows for easy adjustment. One repeat user explains, "Use these products all the time for years in spring when adding mulch and in fall after the garden is done."

If you've ruled out other lawn-maintenance mistakes like overwatering, and you're still noticing patchy, lackluster grass growth, then you may have an insect problem. Spectracide's Triazicide for Lawns is formulated to control bugs like ants, crickets, armyworms, cutworms, and ticks. It can be used for more than treating the lawn, as well. While it's listed as a lawn treatment, Spectracide says that it can be used to create a protective band around the perimeter of your home's foundation, too. For the best results, apply it as soon as insects become active in the spring.

Once it's watered and dried, the product is both pet- and children-safe, which is reassuring for families. It kills on contact, making it ideal for use either when you see insects or when you start to notice lawn damage. One user, who said "It works!" added, "Have used it twice a year. Spring and early fall. Had problems with ants and ticks before using. No problems since using."

There are various ways to prep the soil for planting in the spring, but the only way you can do so effectively is if you know what it actually needs. Lowe's Soil Test Kit helps identify the necessary steps by giving you a pH reading for your soil. It's designed to be used by gardeners of all experience levels, and can help match your soil's pH to the preferences of over 450 plants. It also provides details of your soil's nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium levels.

The regular retail price can be lower as part of Lowe's seasonal spring sales. One user, who said the kit was easy to use, added, "I got this test kit to know what I need to add into my garden to have a successful season ... I would definitely purchase this kit again."

Choosing the right soil for your raised garden beds is critical to giving your plantings a strong springtime start. There are various filler combinations you can use. However, if you're unsure, you may prefer to use one that's formulated especially for the task. Miracle-Gro's Organic All-purpose Raised Bed Soil is concocted with a unique nutrient blend to give your plants what they need. A 1.5 cubic-foot bag costs about $10 at the regular price. However, reviewers note that they have purchased it for less during spring sales.

You can expect to fill a bed measuring 2-by-2 feet to a depth of approximately 6 inches. You can also expect it to feed your plants for up to two months. One reviewer said, "We have been using this product since last spring, and the vegetables in our raised garden beds have never been this big. This organic raised bed soil by Miracle-Gro is amazing."

Amending your soil with organic material is one of the first steps of the growing process. Premium Organic Manure from Black Kow is 100% composted from cow manure, so it's full of goodies. In fact, Black Kow says it delivers millions of beneficial nutrients and organic matter. It helps to break up claggy, clay-type soils, improving drainage and thus minimizing the risk of conditions like root rot. It also helps with sandy soils, helping it to better hold onto moisture and nutrients. Finally, it's listed for use on lawns, in flower beds, and in vegetable gardens, making it highly versatile.

Reading the reviews, it's a popular product among gardeners looking to get a head start in the spring. One user, who titled their review "Spring gardening," said they especially like it for the price. Another said, "I bought a couple of bags, mixed with fertilizer, feed plants, and mulch every spring. Plants look healthy and beautiful."