14 Dollar Tree Finds That’ll Kickstart Your Garden for Cheap

Spring has sprung, and it's finally time to work on your yard. But last year's gardening gear has seen better days.

How can you kickstart your garden without breaking the bank? Keep your budget in check and save money shopping at Dollar Tree. We scoured the store's aisles and found can't-miss deals on everything from trowels and other hand-held tools to this Spring's cutest lawn decor.

Editor's note: Prices and availability are subject to change and may vary by location.

Price: $1.25

Welcome guests to your garden with this sweet fellow. Featuring everyone's favorite garden denizen dressed in bright spring colors and standing sic inches tall, the 24-inch metal gnome-themed stake is a steal for $1.25. The Home Depot sells similar outdoor garden decor for $12 or more.

Price: $1.25

Make watering your flowers, fruits, veggies, and grass a breeze. This easy-to-attach sprayer is a must-have springtime bargain. Compare $1.25 at Dollar Tree to $8.98 for Orbit's seven-pattern nozzle at Lowe's.

Price: $1.25

Digging in the dirt shouldn't hurt your hands — and it shouldn't break the bank. Dollar Tree's soft-grip trowel makes gardening more comfortable. One shopper left this glowing review (and creative use idea) on the retailer's website, "Each year, I purchase the whole set (trowel, small rake, snipping tools, etc.) to make gift baskets for my fellow and senior gardeners and they are always complementing how well the tools are built."

Price: $1.25

Dollar Tree combines form and function into one affordable accent. Hang this 12.6-inch wall thermometer on a shed, your home, or anywhere near the garden. Snag this deal right now for $1.25. At that price, you can afford to buy all four spring-themed designs.

Price: $1.25

Bring the blooms from your garden onto your patio or deck with these faux wood planters. The 7.5-inch whiskey barrel-shaped pots are fan favorites. Plenty of reviewers rave about this bargain buy, including this five-star accolade on the DT website, "So stylish and cute!"

Price: $1.25

Stretch your gardening gear budget further and pick up these DT brand shears for $1.25. This item is an essential item that deserves a place in your yardwork toolbox. Use the shears to trim shrubs, prune rose bushes, and more. Fiskars Bypass Pruners cost $16.99 at Target.

Price: $5

You don't need to lug a heavy hose around or set up a sophisticated sprinkler system just to water potted plants and garden accents. Nab this two-gallon can for $5. Even though that's higher than DT's usual "$1.25" price tag, it's still less expensive than what you could pay at a home improvement store. Lowe's charges $9.98 for the same size plastic can from Style Selections.

Price: $1.25

Celebrate the season with this sweet garden sign. For $1.25, the 12.5x18-inch find is an affordable (and adorable) way to add extra color to your outdoor area. You'll pay over $18 for the same size spring "Welcome" flag at Michael's.

Price: $5

Keep your feathered friends happy while adding a decorative accent to your yard. And bonus, this $5 bargain buy includes its own hook, making hanging this pick a breeze.

Don't let the over-one-dollar price throw you. Five dollars is a can't-beat deal — especially compared to over $24 for a Northlight Metal Birdhouse at Target.

Price: $5

Grow lush green grass without overspending on seed. The 32-ounce bag is a money-saving value. Target sells a slightly heavier 2.4-pound pack of Scotts Turf Builder Grass Seed for $17.99.

Price: $5

This 12.5 x 29.9-inch spinner will brighten your yard and add a fun flourish to your garden. Plant the stake and let the wind whirl the wheel. Southern Patio's 36-inch version costs over $36 at The Home Depot, but shopping at Dollar Tree for kinetic wind decor can save you more than $31.

Price: $1.25

Protect your hands and keep them clean while working in your garden. If last year's gloves are tattered and torn, pick up a new pair from DT's Garden Collection brand for $1.25. Best Garden's women's canvas gardening gloves retail for $11.34 (at Target).

Price: $3

Pass on pricey outdoor lighting. You don't need to pay an electrician to wire your yard with these sweet solar-powered sculptures. The cute critters use the sun's natural energy for power. Score this bargain for $3 at Dollar Tree. Walmart sells a similar solar-powered frog made by Creative Solutions for $13 (online).

Price: $1.25

Give your plants a nutrient boost with these handy fertilizer spikes. Not sure if you really need to add something extra to your greenery? This Dollar Tree customer listed the pros in a five-star review, "Time-saving, Easy to use. No smelly mess. Great idea and reasonable price."

Make the most of your home improvement budget this spring. Don't waste money on specialty store gardening gear. Whether you're sowing seeds or accenting the area with new decor, we found budget-friendly buys at Dollar Tree.

The savings don't stop there. At this dollar store, you can also find plenty of the latest holiday candy, seasonal beauty buys, and more.