Aldi is selling a spring gardening essential that will protect your plants – it's half the price of the B&Q version
ALDI is selling a gadget crucial for protecting your plants this spring, and it's half the price of the B&Q version.
With
next
week, and another bank holiday on the horizon, many of us are likely planning on spending more time getting jobs done in the
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Aldi has the perfect tool to help you tackle spring gardening jobs
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The £19.99 flower bed is a portable plastic greenhouse, perfect for displaying plants on balconies, patios or small gardens
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The B&Q product is more than double the price
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Spring is a great time to sow an abundance of plants such as sunflowers, sweet peas and hardy annuals, to ensure that your garden is in full bloom for the summer.
And Aldi's 50L
The £19.99 flower bed is a portable plastic greenhouse, perfect for displaying plants on balconies, patios or small gardens.
Its semi-transparent lid turns the raised bed into a greenhouse, providing plants with more heat, to help them flourish.
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The product is super easy to assemble, and can easily be transported around the garden, to suit your needs.
And it's even made from weatherproof materials, so you don't have to worry about it getting battered by the rain.
The product is available as part of Aldi's Specialbuys, and can be found in the middle aisle of the supermarket now.
However, as with all Specialbuys, once they're gone, they're gone, so garden lovers should head over the budget supermarket now to avoid disappointment.
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In comparison, B&Qs
The B&Q product also acts as a mini greenhouse and is made with weather resistant materials, however, unlike the Aldi buy, the more expensive bed includes a self watering system, and water level indicator.
Aldi is selling a greenhouse that's the 'best $39.99 ever spent' and perfect for getting your garden ready
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Shoppers will be delighted to hear that Aldi is bringing back its sell out garden range this weekend.
From Sunday, April 27, customers will be able to get their hands on the
Rattan Effect Corner Sofa, priced at £199.99
.
The bargain buy is easy to assemble, comes with seat and back cushions, and is built with a powder-coated steel frame and UV-protected rattan effect weaving for long-lasting comfort.
What's more, it is hundreds of pounds cheaper than similar products from B&Q and The Range, which cost up to £500.
Top 5 Spring Gardening Jobs
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Nick Grey,
1. Clean your garden
Make sure to clear away all leaves, soil and plant debris from your patios and flower beds; this creates a healthier environment for new growth, especially as we get into the summer months.
2. Weeding
Early Spring is the best time to tackle weeds; if you can introduce some regular weeding into your routine, you can guarantee a tidy garden all year round.
3. Hedge maintenance
Spring is the ideal time to tidy up overgrown hedges and shrubs, as regular trimming ensures healthy growth and reduces pest issues. Using a tool like the
4. Composting
Starting a compost heap this spring is a pro-active, cost-effective way to harness nutritious soil for your plants and recycle organic waste that will benefit the overall health of your greenery and foliage.
5. Look after your lawn
Lawn care is hugely important in assuring your garden stays looking beautiful. Make sure to rake away any excess leaves and trim your grass routinely.
For anyone planning on hosting guests this early May bank holiday, the Rattan Garden Bar is the perfect purchase to impress friends and
neighbours
.
It's priced at £79.99 and includes a tempered glass top, a stainless-steel ice bucket, bottle storage and two wine racks.
And no spring bank holiday get together would be complete without a BBQ, making the 4-Burner
Gas
BBQ a must have buy.
Meanwhile, the Balcony Coffee Setting, priced at £99 is perfect for soaking up the sun in smaller spaces.
It is important to remember to always shop around when buying something like this as you might find a cheaper alternative.
Websites like Trolley and Price Spy let you compare thousands of products across different retailers to find the best price.
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