9 Best Items To Buy at Walmart Now To Prepare for Spring

March 20 marks the first day of spring and savvy shoppers can save money and start preparing for the season now by shopping online at Walmart.

GOBankingRates dug through hundreds of listings across departments from apparel to home décor and pulled nine items to shop for ahead of spring. Start adding these must-haves to your Walmart shopping cart.

• Price: $34

Get dressed in a flash with Free Assembly’s belted denim shirtdress. 

Each shirtdress comes with a figure-defining belt and pockets and has enough versatility to be comfortably worn during other seasons, like summer and fall. Shop women’s dress sizes XS to 4XL before they sell out.

• Price: $20

Need a new pair of pants for the office or for spring-themed events and outings? Snag a pair of Free Assembly men’s chino pants for just $20.

These relaxed-fit pants feature four pockets (two in the front and two in the back) and belt loops to pair with your favorite belt. Shop six stylish colors available in men’s sizes 29 to 42.

• Price: $24.95

Save $7.10 off your purchase of The Children’s Place boys’ chino shorts when you shop online. These adorable boys shorts are available in six pastel colors with a removable striped belt. Boys’ short sizes start at 2T up to 12.

• Price: $9.96

At the time of writing this piece, more than 100 shoppers had purchased Home Decor Collection’s outdoor coir mat online since Feb. 18. 

This festive mat features a playful message for visitors and helps keep dirt and other debris from being tracked inside your home.

• Price: $7.98

Light up your patio or deck on warm spring evenings with the bestselling Mainstays garden globe string lights. Each string contains 30 warm white lights suitable for outdoor use.

• Price: $14.97

Fill this decorative tray from Home Decor Collection with your favorite spring candles or diffusers, or add a potted succulent. 

Five-star reviews from Walmart shoppers praise the versatility of the tray, which can be reused after spring; the high-quality scalloped details; and the high-quality design despite the affordable price.

• Price: $29.97

Rather than buy a planter and stand sold separately, shop the Better Homes & Gardens combination and save money. The woven planter fits perfectly into the stand with its solid acacia wood base and legs, ideal for displaying your favorite plants throughout your home.

• Price: $11.58

More than 200 Walmart shoppers currently have the Better Homes & Gardens salted coconut mahogany bell jar candle in their online shopping carts. 

This candle gives you plenty of bang (or should we say burn?) for your buck. Each 18-ounce jar comes with two wicks and a 52-hour burn time.

• Price: $12.84

Invest quality time in your backyard and garden with the Fiskars garden tool set at your side. 

This three-piece set includes one trowel, one transplanter and one cultivator with ergonomic handles for continued use as you loosen soil, dig and plant all your favorite flowers and vegetables.

Editor’s note: Prices and availability are accurate as of March 4, 2025, and are subject to change.