It Never Hurts to Ask!

While at Lowe's the first of the week hubby did what he does this time of year, asked if they had any soil, mulch, etc that they needed to get rid of ... that they needed cleared out.

We have gotten some really good deals for the past 2 years but I think this years is the best.  Yes, indeed, they had some pine mulch with soil enhancer that they needed to clearance out (it had  been around since 1997, we were told, and they needed to get rid of it.).  Hubby told the department manager, depending on the price, he would be interested in it.

The department manager went to talk with someone who could give him a price to offer and authorize the clearance if we decided to purchase it.  The department manager wasn't gone long when he came back and told us the computer showed they had 167 bags and we could have them for $.15/bag ... yes, fifteen cents.  The regular price was $4.98/bag.  Hubby told him we would take all 167 bags and that's what we did!

Today, I started spreading the mulch and after several hours of lifting bags, tearing open bags and spreading the mulch, my everything hurts all over!!!  I didn't even get half of it done so I'll be spreading mulch for several days.  

I got this bed mulched, it's really quite large! It took about 30 bags to do this one bed! 

(Look at our forsythia, it's starting to bloom!)

We paid a total of a little over $26 for all of the mulch instead of the $831.66 that it would have cost if someone purchased it at full price.  It never hurts to ask, remember that!

patsi

A Working Pantry

She looketh well to the ways of her household … Proverbs 31:27

My pantry is intentional, purposeful, simple, practical, frugal and what works for my family.  It’s the food items and household supplies that keep my household running smoothly ready and available when they are needed.  It’s my contribution to our family’s economy and my work-from-home ‘job.'

You can view my privacy policy HERE.

If you are encouraged by what you read here, please consider supporting this site via one of these ways. Your expressions of appreciation help me keep my pantry well-stocked!

Thank you for using my Amazon affiliate link when placing your Amazon orders. I earn a small percentage that doesn't increase what you pay and it helps me keep my pantry well-stocked! 

Disclaimer: Some of the links in this post may be affiliate links.  This means that if you click on the link and place an order, etc I earn a small fee at no increased cost to you. Thank you for your support through these means.