I think it is best to go shopping on the off season for gardening supplies. If you have the room - do so!! I get bags of rocks and all my new equipment now. I do not however get dirt because if the bags get wet it is kinda gross in the Spring. And the little animals break open the bags and make homes in them. That also means that the little critters are also going to the bathroom in the bags and you really do not want that! Go shopping now though for those gloves and shovels!!