10 Costco Items Retirees Need To Buy Ahead of Spring

Everything retirees need for spring is available now at Costco. From his and hers apparel to gardening and cleaning supplies, we’re keeping costs top of mind for those trying to save money. All 10 of our recommendations cost $40 or less apiece.

Check out what’s worth using your membership on and explore the January-specific deals to shop now during Costco’s price reset.

• Price: $39.99

The Mullaly plant caddy set has received rave reviews from Costco members for being sturdy and gliding smoothly from room to room. 

This two-pack is designed to support large planters and pots as well as wheeling heavier items like fans if you’re unable to carry them around.

• Price: $38.99

Retirees in warm regions with plenty of desert plants on their property should invest in Rosy Soil’s cactus and succulent soil.  

This soil is available online only and comes in a three-count pack with four quarts of soil in each bag. Shoppers praise how well the soil works to keep bugs away and the great price.

• Price: $21.99

Ready to invest in a natural fertilizer? Try Geocharged’s organic fertilizer. Available online only, each bag is filled with 10 pounds of dehydrated fertilizer for multi purpose indoor and outdoor use. 

“I have used this product for years, and I have seen more produce out of the garden, and more abundant flowers in my beds. Love that it is safe to handle and good for the planet!” wrote gardenmom in a five-star review.

• Price: $39.99

Spring cleaning has never been easier than with the Libman lightning spin mop system. This new arrival comes with four mop heads, a heavy-duty bucket and a spinning chamber to remove spills, messes and debris from all hard surfaces.

• Price: $20.42

Restock bathrooms and kitchens with Mrs. Meyer’s clean day hand soap. 

This variety pack comes with four soap bottles in spring-friendly scents including rain water, birchwood, peony and compassion flower. They’re also competitively priced, coming out to a little over $5 each.

• Price: $49.99

The spring season brings with it plenty of opportunities to bake for Easter, graduations and more special events. 

Equip your kitchen with USA Pan’s loaf pan set. Costco members pay just under $50 for three loaf pans online which saves more money than retirees may realize. A single small bread loaf pan retails for $21.99 on the USA Pan website.

• Price: $18.99

Warmer days are ahead and now’s the time to outfit your wardrobe accordingly. Shop Banana Republic men’s chino shorts and stock up on blue, khaki and gray colors to wear while playing golf, running errands or getting vacation-ready.

• Price: $16.99

Men’s jeans for under $20? Now that’s a great value! Take your pick of men’s jeans from English Laundry, available in blue and dark blue colors and in a wide range of sizes to ensure your perfect fit.

• Price: $21.99

A Kirkland Signature clothing deal is always a welcome sight for retirees. 

Stock up on women’s slub tees, available in packs of two, and spend just $11 per top. Choose from classic gray and white or spring pastels in green and pink before they’re sold out.

• Price: $29.99

Be ready for everything your spring forecast might have coming when you wear a Tommy Hilfiger women’s windbreaker. 

Each lightweight jacket features a hood with an adjustable drawcord and two side pockets that snap close. Shop women’s sizes extra small up to XXL in yellow, brown and blue while supplies last.

Editor’s note: Prices and availability are subject to change.