Best $20 You Can Spend at Dollar General Ahead of Spring

A $20 bill really does go the distance at your local Dollar General. Shoppers get to save money without sacrificing high-quality spring essentials they need, like gardening tools, cleaning supplies and baking ingredients.

For this piece, GOBankingRates “window shopped” the Dollar General website and found eight items worth buying now on a $20 budget. Our total spend came out to $16.75, leaving some wiggle room behind for taxes.

• Price: $1.00

Refresh winter skin ahead of spring with a Celavi tea tree facial sheet mask. 

At just $1, this sheet mask is one of Dollar General’s Dollar Deals, and too good a bargain to pass up. Each mask is made with tea tree oil to revitalize skin while moisturizing and toning for a brighter complexion.

• Price: $2.75

Get your spring cleaning efforts underway early with Lysol all purpose cleaner. 

This affordably priced cleaner comes in a generous 19-ounce spray bottle, with sanitation delivered in 10 seconds for cleaning kitchens, bathrooms and more surfaces.

• Price: $2

Repel harmful insects from your garden when you buy True Living’s citronella stick candles. These long-burning candles come in a pack of three, which means you’re only spending about 67 cents each.

• Price: $2

Sow a beautiful garden full of flowers with these assorted seed mixes. Available in zinnia, alyssum and impatiens mixtures, each packet covers up to 25 square feet of garden space and is easy to plant, grow and maintain.

• Price: $5

This inexpensive watering can is a win-win for your wallet and spring garden. 

Each can comes with a large opening to hold up to two gallons of water. A detectable sprout is also included for faster pouring and cleaning after use.

• Price: $1

At just $1 each, it’s not a bad idea to stock up on these planters and get one in every color. Each planter measures at 8 inches, giving you plenty of space for your favorite flowers, succulents and herbs.

• Price: $2

Protect your hands while gardening or engaging in other types of yard work with a pair of True Living latex gloves. These outdoor-specific gloves are available in blue or green while supplies last.

• Price: $1

Heading to an Easter brunch or a spring gathering with friends? Bring along some freshly baked muffins courtesy of Betty Crocker triple berry muffin mix. 

Just add water or milk, bake and enjoy six fluffy muffins with every mix packet. At just $1 per mix, it’s easy to stock up on a few packets to feed a larger crowd without exhausting your budget.

Editor’s note: Prices and availability are accurate as of Feb. 19, 2025, and are subject to change.