Ditch these gardening supplies at the end of the growing season to set yourself up for a successful spring.

However, lawn fertilizers with added weed killers usually expire after one to two years.

However,some seeds spoil faster than others.

White garden shed with doors open to view of worktable and gardening tools

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High humidity, water damage, heat, and pests can cause seeds to spoil faster.

While youre at it, toss out used plant labels for seed varieties you wont be planting again.

Some seeds stay viable long after their expiration dates have passed.

If you ask, youll find many garden centers take back empty pots and trays.

Exposure toextreme temperatures in a shedor garage can sap batteries of energy and cause them to degrade faster.

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