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Mar 25, 2026 7:58 PM

Sta-Green 1 cu. ft. Flower & Vegetable Garden Soil w/ Fertilizer

$2.00

$3.98

49% off

+ Store Pickup Onlyat Lowe's

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Lowe's has Sta-Green 1 cu. ft. Flower & Vegetable Garden Soil w/ Fertilizer (86633) on sale for $2. Select free store pickup only where stock permits.

Lowe's also has Sta-Green Premium 2-Cu Ft. Bagged Mulch (various colors) on sale for $2 listed below. Select free store pickup where stock permits.

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Thanks to Community Member FeedTheTree & Deal Hunter Rokket for finding this deal

Note, product/availability for store pickup may vary depending on location.

Editor's Notes

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About the Deal
- Garden soil contains slow release fertilizer which is absorbed by organic matter; very easy to use, spread over the planting area using a shovel or rake
- Each soil bag will cover 24 sq. ft. at a depth of 2"/for in-ground use only
- Offer valid through April 8, 2026 or while promotional price/supplies last
Additional Details
- Product is eligible for return within 90 days of the original purchase date

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Written by FeedTheTree

Thanks to Community Member FeedTheTree & Deal Hunter Rokket for finding this deal

Note, product/availability for store pickup may vary depending on location.

Editor's Notes

Written by Discombobulated | Staff

About the Deal
- Garden soil contains slow release fertilizer which is absorbed by organic matter; very easy to use, spread over the planting area using a shovel or rake
- Each soil bag will cover 24 sq. ft. at a depth of 2"/for in-ground use only
- Offer valid through April 8, 2026 or while promotional price/supplies last
Additional Details
- Product is eligible for return within 90 days of the original purchase date

Original Post

Written by FeedTheTree

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Post Date	Sold By	Sale Price	Activity
09/20/26	Lowe's	$2.50	5
05/13/26	Lowe's	$2 Frontpage	56
05/01/26	Lowe's	$2 Frontpage	57
04/07/26	Lowe's	$2 Frontpage	33
03/18/26	Lowe's	$2 Frontpage	78

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Sold by	Sale Price
Lowe's	$3.98

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misel00

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Stay away from this stuff, I bought 80 bags last year and it killed every plant I put into it or severally stunted it. In 20 years I never had the same issue w/ the miracle grow garden soil. Never again w/ this garbage!

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Community Reviews

Sta-Green Flower and Vegetable Garden Soil is a very cheap bagged option for filling beds, mixing into garden soil, or starting a few seeds when amended. The low price and pickup or delivery workarounds make it attractive, and the bags can be useful when bulk delivery is expensive. The main concern is quality, with repeated reports of wood chips, low nutrients, poor water retention, and plants being stunted or killed unless compost, perlite, peat moss, or other amendments are added. It seems best treated as a filler or base mix rather than a stand alone planting medium.

gardeners who plan to amend before planting because commenters say it has very low nutrients out of the bag and needs compost/amendments to work (and that it's mostly wood pieces you can amend).
Skippysqueaz abhayss PocketsThick
people planting annuals and doing a couple of years of regular garden work because some commenters say it grew well for them over the last 2-3 years (and they also note results can be regional).
poorSAP DangerQuail
home gardeners in zone 8 Washington who only need a bag or two cheaply for seed starting because one commenter says it "sucks" there but they still buy it cheap for seed starting.
balut
homeowners using it as low-cost fill under sod/embankments because one commenter says they're using it as cheap fill where they can't get machinery delivered dirt (and they're mainly concerned about washing away, not plant nutrition).
Indus_FL
people who need bagged soil for a hilly property where moving bulk isn't practical because one commenter says bagged is best for their large, hilly lot since even a wheelbarrow isn't convenient in some areas.
turnne

gardeners who want to pour it in as a standalone planting medium because multiple commenters say it's mostly wood chips/"trash" and not good for plants unless it's rototilled/mixed in properly or heavily amended.
abhayss Mark42mc scruffylookin
buyers who want to avoid low-quality/dirty bag contents because commenters report bags being "full of trash" and another says they checked an open bag and decided not to buy because the soil was light and "not right."
AP192837 333
gardeners who don't want to deal with delivery/pickup constraints because some commenters say water/handling issues and mixing requirements cause major problems, and others report delivery pricing/free-delivery not working as expected for them.
Mark42mc cruzingmax
seed starters who are trying to germinate expensive seeds because one commenter warns that using "known bad" soil for seed starting can lead to poor germination and stunted seedlings, which is especially costly with pricier seed.
willain
people who bought lots of bags expecting consistent results because one commenter says they bought 80 bags and it killed or severely stunted every plant they put into it.
misel00

Common Questions (4)

Store pickup is handled at the loading zone: buy the quantity you want, bring the receipt or loading slip, and staff usually load the bags. Delivery pricing can be odd, with some carts getting $2.99 delivery for smaller quantities and free delivery sometimes requiring a weight threshold or a cart tweak.
nohomers1 tcope user129087213 user129087213
It can be poor as a standalone planting mix because it may be heavy on wood chips and low in nutrients. Several people use it only after amending with compost, perlite, peat moss, coco coir, sand, or fertilizer; others report plants stunting or dying when it is used straight from the bag.
misel00 Skippysqueaz abhayss Mark42mc
Yes. Some stores appear to get a better local blend, while others receive a mix that is mostly wood chips or otherwise poor quality, so results can differ by region and supplier.
poorSAP DangerQuail FabulousNest1285 AdamD25
It is not a good choice for seed starting unless it is heavily amended. The mix can be too light, woody, and low in nutrients, and poor germination or stunted seedlings are a reported risk; some people only use a small amount for seed starting after mixing it with other materials.
balut willain Mark42mc ThitChoLover

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68 Comments

Silver_Surferr

Mar 26, 2026 6:34 PM

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Joined May 2015

Silver_SurferrMar 26, 2026 6:34 PM

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Lowes have Sta-Green Premium 2-cu ft Mulch for 2 dollars

Black - https://www.lowes.com/pd/2-CU-FT-...5015112051
Brown - https://www.lowes.com/pd/2-CU-FT-...5015112049
Red - https://www.lowes.com/pd/2-CU-FT-...5015112047

MRDC

Mar 26, 2026 6:36 PM

3.1K Comments

Joined Aug 2007

MRDCMar 26, 2026 6:36 PM

3.1K Comments

Thanks!

AdamD25

Mar 26, 2026 7:44 PM

51 Comments

Joined May 2019

AdamD25Mar 26, 2026 7:44 PM

51 Comments

Quote from Silver_Surferr

Mulch is typically cheaper than soil, but mulch and soil are not equivalent products.

Mark42mc

Mar 26, 2026 10:16 PM

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Joined Nov 2014

Mark42mcMar 26, 2026 10:16 PM

2.3K Comments

I purchased this last year and you have to be really careful with it. It will kill your plants and water rolls right off of it. The only way this stuff will work is if you rototill the soil so it gets mixed in properly. If you just pour it on top of the soil or do a poor job mixing it in, you're going to have major problems. And this is not for seeds. You do that. Die. I'm Saying this as a heads up so you all don't go through what I went through. Good luck! Happy growing!

ThitChoLover

Mar 27, 2026 1:20 AM

131 Comments

Joined Jun 2017

ThitChoLoverMar 27, 2026 1:20 AM

131 Comments

Quote from misel00

Weird I've been using this for 4 years just fine. I always buy this cheap soil to mix with perlite, peat moss, and sand before planting

333

Mar 27, 2026 1:28 AM

566 Comments

Joined Jan 2008

333Mar 27, 2026 1:28 AM

566 Comments

Went to pick some up tonight and changed my mind after lifting a bag and then checking the quality of one that was open, If it's light,it's just not right !

sakdeals

Mar 27, 2026 4:07 AM

1.6K Comments

Joined Jan 2008

sakdealsMar 27, 2026 4:07 AM

1.6K Comments

Last year i bought these and it was just wood chips.. Not much soil.

BoNguyen1412

Mar 27, 2026 11:14 AM

115 Comments

Joined Feb 2022

BoNguyen1412Mar 27, 2026 11:14 AM

115 Comments

is it same like EARTHGRO1 cu. ft. Organic Humus and Manure Soil?

foxfai

Pro

Mar 28, 2026 1:35 AM

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Joined Aug 2008

foxfai

Pro

Mar 28, 2026 1:35 AM

5.2K Comments

I feel bad. My wife was adding another $1.53 brush in to the cart and it was indicating free shipping for the bag of soil. So I added 10 bag of mulch , 1 soil and the brush and got free shipping delivery. Really felt bad for the driver that dropped all these off at my front lawn today.

beervomit

Mar 28, 2026 5:58 PM

2K Comments

Joined Nov 2013

beervomitMar 28, 2026 5:58 PM

2K Comments

Cheaper than cheap topsoil

Indus_FL

Mar 29, 2026 2:28 AM

295 Comments

Joined Nov 2018

Indus_FLMar 29, 2026 2:28 AM

295 Comments

I am using cheap fill dirt where I can't get machinery to deliver dirt. Will go under new sod as I fill out an embankment. My hope is the sod roots before any huge rains, this stuff will wash away. I don't think this stuff is good for seeding at all. Just add like a screwdriver or some bits and get free delivery.

turnne

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Mar 29, 2026 2:34 PM

15.3K Comments

Joined Aug 2010

turnne

Pro

Mar 29, 2026 2:34 PM

15.3K Comments

https://www.lowes.com/pl/Shop-dea.../543256590

The seasonal deal is black

red, brown or black mulch

tsue

Mar 30, 2026 1:22 AM

83 Comments

Joined Dec 2016

tsueMar 30, 2026 1:22 AM

83 Comments

Quote from misel00

I did all that and it still killed everything in it or severely stunted it. Trust me, it's not my first rodeo with my garden. This garden soil was pure cr*p! i have never had an issue with MG ever so I am going back to that unless there is another better option.

I have used it for a couple of years no problem

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Mar 30, 2026 12:50 PM

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https://www.lowes.com/search?searchTerm=mulch

Last edited by spoor100 March 30, 2026 at 07:07 AM.

OliverB4997

Mar 30, 2026 1:59 PM

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OliverB4997Mar 30, 2026 1:59 PM

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