Cheap £3 buy that makes your garden SMELL like a Mediterranean island perfect for warm summer evenings

The Sun

09-05-2025

SHOPPERS are transporting themselves to sun-soaked holiday destinations with a cheap-as-chips garden accessory.
Dunelm is flogging tealights with a powerful scent, ideal for summer evenings outside.
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For just £3, the retailer is selling the Citronella Tealights in packs of 24.
One lit, the candles release citronella and eucalyptus, which helps to create a calm atmosphere and keep away those pesky nighttime bugs.
The candles are also extra hardy for when the temperatures soar, meaning they won't melt too easily on those balmy summer evenings.
Each tealight has a burn time of 3 hours and the outer shell is aluminium.
Shoppers shared their thoughts on the product, with one writing: "Does the trick, bugs stay away whilst they are lit."
"Glad to find these. Plenty of them to use up on summer nights," said a second.
A third echoed: "Great value tea lights. Lovely aroma. Useful for dining in the garden."
Dunelm is offering free click and collect on the item as well as home delivery for a fee.
Aldi is also helping Brits to transform their gardens this summer with amazing bargains.
The Solar Honeycomb Lantern is one of those deals that costs just £4.99.
Dunelm shoppers are scrambling to their local store and their 'massive sale' kicks off with posh glasses for 89p and £8 gadgets to keep the Spring chill out
It has returned to stores as part of this week's garden Specialbuys, and bargain hunters are already going wild for it.
With its butterfly silhouette and iridescent finish, this clever little lantern gives off a gorgeous honeycomb lighting effect as soon as the sun sets.
The device, which runs on solar, switches on automatically when it gets dark.
Available in three eye-catching colours, grey, pink, and rainbow, the lanterns are designed to jazz up any outdoor space and add a little extra sparkle to your summer evenings.
The lanterns, which first hit shelves last summer, quickly became a cult favourite.
So it's no surprise they're causing a frenzy now they're back.
Social media has been flooded with shoppers sharing their excitement.
One Facebook user said: "Would love to see them again — I got them last June and they were gorgeous.'
Transform your garden into a summer pardise
BRITS are sprucing up their gardens just in time for summer and top gadgets are the secret to turning your outdoor space from drab to fab on a budget.
A garden mirror is a game-changer, adding instant depth and style.
B&M is selling a stunning arched version that looks almost identical to one at The Range – but at a fraction of the price. Why shell out more when you don't have to?
For those who love a lush lawn, gadgets are your best friend. Aldi is offering a handy electric scarfier for £69.99, that's £120 cheaper than Bosch.
B&Q's also got a budget £8.50 lawn aerator that'll keep your grass healthy so it will look in tip-top shape all season.
It works by punching tiny holes into the soil, letting air, water and nutrients get right down to the roots basically giving your lawn a big breath of fresh air.
Plant pots are another quick and easy way to elevate your space and there's no need to spend a fortune.
IKEA and The Range are offering £5 affordable plant pot picks, while Get Potted is selling Lechuza self watering plant pots from £13. The pots not only look good but are also equipped with a planter liner and watering system to ensure better plant growth no matter how small the decor surface.
But if you really want to put your feet up, budget retailers are going high-tech with robot lawnmowers.
One bargain version is £250 cheaper than a similar model at B&Q, and Currys has a wallet-friendly one too.
Let the robot do the mowing while you soak up the sun.
And finally, if you're looking to level up your outdoor cooking, VonHaus is serving up a red-hot deal.
They've launched a dupe of the cult-favourite Ninja Artisan Pizza Oven but it's £180 cheaper. That's luxury alfresco pizza nights without the luxury price tag.
So whether it's pizza ovens or lawn saviours, investing in a few smart garden gadgets could be the key to keeping your garden looking gorgeous all summer without spending a fortune.