Woodie's fans rushing to buy transformative garden furniture perfect for warm weather – and it's on special offer
WOODIE'S fans are rushing to buy new garden furniture to transform their gardens.
The popular homeware shop has everything customers need to get their garden summer ready.
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The handy lawn trimmer is a great alternative to a lawnmower
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The lawn killer will have your garden looking great
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The new collection has landed at exactly the right time as the sunny spell is inspiring people to get their outdoor space in order.
And if you grab the items now, you can have your lawn and patio looking in top shape by the May
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One of the items that is currently on special offer is the Cali Rattan Lounge Set, a gorgeous garden furniture suite.
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It's made up of a table, two high-back chairs, two stools, and a three-seater bench.
The item is ideal for barbecues and parties and the table has a handy height adjustment feature.
The set has been marked down from €999 to €699, meaning shoppers save €300.
Woodie's said: "Transform your outdoor space with the luxurious Cali lounge set."
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"Designed from premium quality rattan, polywood and steel, this set includes a classic rectangular dining table which also has a height adjustment feature.
"It can accommodate up to seven people and is made complete with comfortable chairs and cushions!
"Full set includes dining table, two ottomans, two armchairs and one three-seater sofa."
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The new drops also feature everything gardeners need to get their plants looking spot on.
The Goulding Lawn Feed, Weed and Moss Killer in a 15kg bag has been reduced from €29.99 to €19.
It means that green-fingered gardeners can save over a tenner on this lawn feed that will have your grass looking healthy in days.
Woodie's explained: "Get your lawn looking healthier, greener and moss-free with the Goulding Lawn Feed, Weed and Moss Killer.
"This 15kg value bag will cover up to 750 square meters and effectively controls weeds and moss, while fertilising your lawn."
Also on special offer are the machinery and equipment necessary for a summer-ready garden.
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The Flymo SimpliMow with Grass Trimmer makes a handy alternative to a full-blown lawnmower.
It's retailing at €109 after being marked down from €129.99.
According to Woodie's: "For that picture-perfect lawn, the Flymo Simplimow and Mini Trim is perfect for quick and easy mowing and edge trimming.
"Perfect for smaller gardens and with foldable handles, the SimpliMow is easy to store."
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And there's a similar three-for-two mix and match deal on Dulux Interior Colour, Cuprinol & Hammerite Paint and Johnstone's Masonry Paint 10ltr.
And for those lucky enough to enjoy a deck or patio, there's a buy one get one half price sale on Ronseal Deck & Garden Colour Paint.
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The new range is perfect for summer
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