May 2026 Buying Guide

Should You Buy Outdoor & Garden in May?

May Rating:4/5 - Good

May Verdict

May is a good time to buy outdoor & garden. Memorial Day sales: good deals on new season models

Rating4/5

Typical Savings15-25%

Best MonthSeptember

Month-by-Month Price Calendar

When prices are lowest throughout the year

Best Great OK Wait

Jan

Wait

5-10%

Off-season, very limited selection in stores

Feb

Wait

5-10%

Early spring inventory arriving

Mar

10-20%

Spring sales events, new models hitting shelves

Apr

10-15%

Growing selection but close to full price

May

Great

15-25%

Memorial Day sales: good deals on new season models

Jun

Wait

5-10%

Peak mowing season, prices hold firm

Jul

10-20%

4th of July has some outdoor power deals

Aug

15-25%

End-of-season markdowns beginning

Sep

Best

25-40%

Fall clearance: deepest discounts as stores make room

Oct

Best

25-40%

Remaining inventory at rock-bottom clearance prices

Nov

15-25%

Black Friday deals on remaining stock and battery platforms

Dec

Wait

10-15%

Very limited selection, mostly online clearance

Jan

Wait

5-10%Off-season, very limited selection in stores

Feb

Wait

5-10%Early spring inventory arriving

Mar

10-20%Spring sales events, new models hitting shelves

Apr

10-15%Growing selection but close to full price

May

Great

15-25%Memorial Day sales: good deals on new season models

Jun

Wait

5-10%Peak mowing season, prices hold firm

Jul

10-20%4th of July has some outdoor power deals

Aug

15-25%End-of-season markdowns beginning

Sep

Best

25-40%Fall clearance: deepest discounts as stores make roomBest

Oct

Best

25-40%Remaining inventory at rock-bottom clearance prices

Nov

15-25%Black Friday deals on remaining stock and battery platforms

Dec

Wait

10-15%Very limited selection, mostly online clearance

Best Great OK Wait

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Better Months to Buy Outdoor & Garden

If you can wait, these months typically offer better deals on outdoor & garden:

September5/5

Save 25-40%

October5/5

Save 25-40%

May is rated better than 9 other months for buying outdoor & garden. This is one of the best times to buy.

Shopping Events in May

Mother's Day

May 10

52 days away

Graduation Season

May 15 - 31

57 days away

Memorial Day Sales

May 23 - 25

65 days away

Frequently Asked Questions

Is May a good time to buy outdoor & garden?

Yes, May is rated 4/5 for buying outdoor & garden. Memorial Day sales: good deals on new season models

What is the best month to buy outdoor & garden?

The best month to buy outdoor & garden is September, when you can typically save 25-40% off.

How much can I save on outdoor & garden in May?

In May, you can typically save 15-25% on outdoor & garden. This is one of the better months for deals.

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