Garden Center Money‑Pits: 11 Plants and Products to Skip (and What to Do Instead)

Before you fill your cart with veggie starts and “specialty” soils, check this list of 11 garden‑center impulse buys that cost more money and cause more headaches than they’re worth. From bolting lettuce transplants to gallon‑size tomatoes already in bloom, I break down why they fail and what to do instead.