Shoppers Say These Are The 11 Best Gardening Tools You Can Buy At Costco

Many people go to Costco for the unmissable food deals, from the mouthwatering rotisserie chicken to iconic bakery items. Customers have given their verdicts on breakfast items as well as the pick of the year's finds so far, but the warehouse chain isn't just a treasure trove for our kitchen cupboards. Green-fingered enthusiasts who grow their own also hot-foot it to Costco in search of amazing deals to get their garden in order.

Whether you're looking to prepare an herb garden for year-round flavor, need a helping hand keeping bushes and trees under control, or want to turn an empty corner of your garden into a space to grow fruits, veggies, or flowers, Costco has got you covered. But which products are actually worth all of your hard-earned dollars? That's where we come in. We've put together a curated list of gardening tools that customers — sometimes reviewing in the thousands — insist are the bees' knees. Prices and availability may vary, and all were correct at the time of writing.

This twin pack of lightweight Theo resin planters from Trendspot falls squarely into the category of "things that make you go 'ooooo'." More than 1,380 customers agree, rating them a 4.8 out of 5, and the word "beautiful" comes up a lot in the reviews. As of writing, the stunning teal pots were out of stock, but the white and blue versions were still up for grabs.

Buy Theo Resin Planters by Trendspot for $42.99.

Described as some of the best out there by customers who know their yard work, these trash bags have earned a solid 4.7 out of 5 from appreciative buyers. Big enough to fit in a 45-gallon container, sturdy enough to hold all kinds of garden refuse, and with 70 bags per pack, they'll keep you going for months. You can also use them to make lots and lots of lovely leaf mold compost in the fall!

Buy Kirkland Signature 50-Gallon outdoor trash bags for $26.99.

I have been that person who stretches their too-short hose to literal breaking point, but it would have never happened with this. Teknor's compact hose is 100 feet long and is covered in a sturdy jacket to minimize leaks, while the ⅝-inch diameter hose can be used with a range of nozzles and sprayers. Over 8,790 customers have rated it 4.5 out of 5, with one dubbing it the "gardener's friend."

Buy Teknor's rapid compact garden hose for $49.99.

Preventing bushes or trees from getting out of hand becomes a snip thanks to this set from Fiskars. For less than $30, you get a sturdy set of loppers and pruning shears with handles that are kind to even the stiffest of fingers. Over 590 customers have given them a 4.5 out of 5, with many impressed by how cleanly and easily they cut.

Buy Fiskars lopper and hand pruner garden trimming set for $29.99.

If you're getting to grips with the fruits and veggies that are easiest to grow at home, chances are you could also do with some good quality mulch. More than 2,100 shoppers have snagged this twin pack from MegaMulch, which has racked up a rating of 4.4 out of 5. Gardening buyers liked how easy it was to move around, its effectiveness at keeping the soil moist and the weeds in their place, as well as how it looked when laid out.

Buy MegaMulch expanding coconut coir for $25.99.

Coffee grounds can be a valuable addition to your composter, but if you're looking for something that's a little more stylish than the average container, Costco's got you covered. Vita's raised, composting garden bed doesn't just look lovely; it also draws on the keyhole system, essentially an integrated compost bin, to feed the plants on top. It's not cheap, sure, but hundreds of shoppers who invested in one gave it the thumbs-up and 4.6 out of 5.

Buy Vita keyhole composting garden bed for $399.99.

Weeds can be the bane of every gardener's existence, but this sturdy fabric from Dalen will help keep the vast majority of them at bay — saving your knees and back from endless weeding! A two-pack will cover 900 square feet and comes with a 25-year guarantee. More than 1,000 customers have given it an overall rating of 4.5 of 5, praising its durability and value for money.

Buy Dalen pro-shield landscaping fabric for $45.99.

At a little over 6 inches wide and 31 inches at the top, this planter (which comes as a pair) is perfect for growing your own on balconies, patios, and any other smaller spaces. Hundreds of Costco shoppers have snagged them, rating them an impressive 4.7 out of 5 as they went. One commenter noted that theirs absorbed a lot of heat in the summer, so consider using them for plants that prefer the shade.

Buy Veradek's trough planter for $99.99.

Anyone who trailed a Radio Flyer behind them as a kid will take one look at this grown-up version and, like hundreds of Costco shoppers who rated it 4.7 out of 5, be delighted. It only takes one person to assemble, has flat-free tires, and will happily carry up to 1,400 pounds, making that big-ticket price worth it. "I never thought hauling dirt would be so easy," enthused one buyer.

Buy the Gorilla heavy duty poly yard dump cart for $279.99.

We previously spotlighted this high-tech portable planter, but we couldn't pass it up for this list. More than 1,570 people have bought CedarCraft's clever, self-watering planter, and more than two-thirds of them gave it 5 stars. "This planter is large and gorgeous, I love it!" one wrote, while another said their mature tomato plants had taken to it like ducks to water.

Buy CedarCraft's self-watering elevated spruce planter for $189.99.

Arguably something of a dream purchase, this greenhouse from Yardistry is 8 by 7 feet and combines wood with robust polycarbonate panels. It is the most expensive item on our list, but with over 990 customers rating it 4.6 out of 5, we'd be remiss if it weren't included. Reviews praised how easy it is to build, the gorgeous smell of the cedar, and how lovely it looked when assembled.

Buy Yardistry's 8' x 7' greenhouse for $999.99.