Chic £1 B&M buy will make your small garden look bigger – it hangs on your fence & makes the most out of a shaded spot
YOUR patio will look twice the size with the help of a £1 buy from B&M.
Temperatures are set to soar again
, and with the
predicting there will be double the amount of sunny days this year than usual, it doesn't seem like the heat is going anywhere fast.
Advertisement
2
B&M has the perfect budget buy to make your garden look twice the size
Credit: Alamy
2
The mirror has been reduced to just £1
Credit: B&M
Brits have been basking in the
However, before you invite anyone over, you might be tempted to give your garden a bit of a
And if you're worried about your garden look a little on the small side,
Laura Carter from online retailer
has revealed a simple trick to expand your space, without breaking the bank.
Mirror Hack
Laura revealed that to make your outdoor space look bigger, you can hang a garden mirror on the wall, to make it look bigger.
Advertisement
Read more garden stories
"If your patio or balcony is lacking some visual interest, consider using mirrors which you can position against a wall or fence
", she said.
"
Much like they do indoors,
can help to create the illusion of more space and enhance the overall look.
"
Mirrors are also great if your garden does not receive a large amount of sunlight, as the reflections will help brighten up the space
."
B&M Mirror
B&M's
Advertisement
Most read in Fabulous
It comes in two chic colours, grey or white that will instantly enhance your outdoor space.
B&M said of the 25cm mirror: "A great way to add style, dimension and shape to your garden or outdoor space."
McDonald's Menu Shake-Up, £277k Energy Refund, and B&M Store Boom – Money News Today
The mirror is also available in a round pattern, and can be picked up from your local B&M store.
More Hacks To Enhance Your Garden On A Budget
Laura added that another simple way to spruce up your garden for cheap is to make a DIY hanging basket using a colander.
Advertisement
She said: "If you have an old colander at home, add a liner, some compost and flowers to plant up, and you're done.
"A DIY hanging basket is perfect for adding a splash of colour to a small garden that is short on floor space."
Garden features that add the most value to a house
A well-kept garden can add anywhere between 5-20% to the value of a property.
And the experts revealed the garden feature which adds the most value to a property is a shed.
Shed - 82%
Patio or paving - 76%
Secure fencing, walls or gates - 72%
Outdoor lighting - 66%
Sturdy decking - 62%
Water features eg. fountain or pond - 58%
Modern garden furniture - 54%
Artificial lawn/grass - 40%
You can pick up a colander from Sainsbury's for just £1.50.
Laura also recommended repurposing old furniture you no longer use, into garden accessories.
Advertisement
"Maybe fill an old set of drawers with potted
plants
so you can change the display through the seasons", she suggested.
"Alternatively, line the drawers with heavy plastic and drill some drainage holes if you want to plant directly into them.
"Or perhaps restyle an old wooden step ladder as outdoor shelving."
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
The Irish Sun
4 hours ago
- The Irish Sun
Daisy Dukes makes dictionary debut 46 years after appearing on TV as latest entries are revealed
DAISY Dukes are in the dictionary — 46 years after the cut-off denim shorts made their TV debut. The phrase is one of more than 230 new words to enter the Advertisement 4 The iconic Daisy Duke denim shorts worn by actress Catherine Bach in US action-comedy The Dukes of Hazzard Credit: Alamy 4 Kendall Jenner is also a fan Credit: GC Images 4 Holly Willoughby dons the denim short while on the beach Credit: Splash News Denim shorts-wearing Daisy Duke was a character The show ran from 1979 to 1985 but the fashion item is still going strong, with celebrity fans including Kendall Jenner, Holly Willoughby and OED executive editor Fiona McPherson said: 'Daisy Dukes is such an evocative name. "It's more than just cut-off shorts, isn't it? Advertisement READ MORE TV NEWS "It really evokes an image in your head. 'It brought a smile to my face when I was drafting the dictionary entry because I can remember the original series.' Other new entries include 'avo toast' (food or dishes made from The Oxford English Dictionary was originally published in 1884, but it took another 44 years to complete the first edition. Advertisement Most read in News TV Its website is updated with new words four times a year. 4 Hailey Bieber with her take on the shorts Credit: Getty Daisy Duke wins a swimwear competition on The Dukes of Hazzard 'DAISY DUKES' AND OTHER NEW OED WORDS Daisy Dukes , noun - brief, tight-fitting denim shorts usually worn by women, typically made from a pair of cut-off jeans; named after Daisy Duke, a character in the American television series The Dukes of Hazzard, who made them famous Avo , noun - General use as a modifier, esp. designating dishes or foods made from or with avocado, as in avo dip, avo toast, etc. Brain rot , noun - A perceived loss of intelligence or critical thinking skills, esp. (in later use) as attributed to the overconsumption of unchallenging or inane content or material. Now also: content or material that is perceived to have this effect. Busy bee , noun - A person who is constantly or habitually occupied in a task or activity; a hard-working or industrious person. Hitmaker , noun - In early use: a successful figure in the entertainment industry. Now: esp. a commercially successful performer, writer, or producer of popular music. Fudger , noun - A person who fudges (in various senses of fudge v.); spec. (originally) a teller of extravagant lies; (later) one who engages in manipulation or distortion in order to conceal a discrepancy or to give a misleading or false impression. HR , noun - Human Resources, the department in an organization responsible for the recruitment, administration, training, etc., of staff Sinking Ship , noun - In figurative and similative use, denoting an organization, enterprise, undertaking, etc., that is in terminal decline, or facing imminent failure or collapse. Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club.
The Irish Sun
7 hours ago
- The Irish Sun
Shoppers run to Primark for new summer tracksuit – it comes in three colours and hailed the ‘perfect airport outfit'
SHOPPERS are racing to Primark this week after spotting a "cute" new tracksuit in store - and it's only £22. The two-piece set has already been hailed as the perfect airport outfit by delighted fashion fans. 5 Shoppers are loving a new tracksuit in Primark Credit: Alamy 5 The T-shirt tracksuit will set you back £22 Credit: @prmark_lincoln/tiktok 5 It comes in three colours including brown Credit: @prmark_lincoln/tiktok So if you're jetting off on holiday soon and need a comfy outfit for travelling, you've come to the right place. And it's stylish as well as slouchy, coming in three gorgeous colours that will match a tan perfectly - dark brown, sage green and cream. The oversized T-shirt is priced at £10, while the tracksuit bottoms will set you back £12. If you hate cuffed trousers, they're the ideal pick for you too. Modelling the new sets in the changing room, a member of staff at Primark's Lincoln store said: "These T-shirt tracksuits are back and in the nicest colours yet! Who else wants all of them?" The clip quickly racked up 19,000 views, with fashionistas loving the new arrivals. "Need immediately", one gushed. A second cried: "Omg the brown!" Most read in Fabulous "Already bought it", chimed in a third. A fourth insisted: "Omg I need one!" Fashion fans are 'loving' Primark's new £6 Zara dupe - it's a summer essential, half the price and 'so cute' Meanwhile, a fifth added: "Oh very cute." But a sixth did advise: "Defo size down twice I would recommend. Mine is massive, I already went down one size." Elsewhere in store, shoppers have found a winning summer dress that's floaty and great quality - and there's a mini-me version too. Amanda, the self-proclaimed "confidence queen' and size 14 fashionista, who regularly shares high-street fashion content online, has praised the Primark frock that's super floaty and cool. 5 A Primark worker modelled the tracksuits in store Credit: @prmark_lincoln/tiktok 5 Fashion fans are racing to pick up the new set Credit: @prmark_lincoln/tiktok She modelled the sleeveless V-neck Thrilled with the white trapeze frock, which features an elegant tiered shape, the content creator beamed: 'This one might just win me over girls, because there's a mini-me. Read more on the Irish Sun 'The quality of this feels absolutely fantastic. It's lovely and floaty and oversized.' The mini dress is available not only in white, but green too and is priced at £20. Why Primark is great for looking expensive on a budget By Clemmie Fieldsend, Fabulous Fashion Editor AS someone who's no stranger to grabbing a last-minute outfit from Primark for a night out, it's about time that celebrities started catching on too. For as long as I've been heading out, Primark has been my go-to for those 'I have nothing to wear' moments, rushing in at the last minute to find something perfect. And I'm definitely not alone - on any Friday or Saturday night, you'll find plenty of shoppers doing the same thing, right before closing time. But no matter what, Primark always delivers. Now, Rita Ora is leading the charge, showing that you can snag a designer-worthy look without spending a fortune at high-end stores. While Rita's not rushing in last minute for a red carpet outfit, she's proving you can achieve the same high-impact style for much less. Looking stunning in her tailored suit alongside her mum Vera, Rita fit right in among the other A-listers dripping in Prada, Dior, and Victoria Beckham - if anything, she looked even better than some of the guests at The Fashion Awards. With Myleene Klass and Roxy Horner already jumping on the Primark bandwagon, I'm sure more stars will be following suit soon enough.
The Irish Sun
9 hours ago
- The Irish Sun
I used B&M & Primark bargains to turn my balcony into a tropical paradise – I also made it super private with a £10 buy
A MOTHER has revealed that she hasn't got a garden, so gave her balcony a total transformation without breaking the bank. Whilst she was pregnant, Victoria Wright, who is better known as 'Vickaboox' online, nabbed a haul of bargain buys from B&M and Primark to give her Advertisement 2 A savvy mum has shared how she transformed her balcony from drab to fab whilst staying on a budget Credit: TikTok/vickaboox 2 Victoria Wright also shared how she added privacy with a £10 B&M buy Credit: TikTok/vickaboox Not only was she able to add colour and style to the balcony, but thanks to a £10 buy from The 29-year-old content creator, who now has a baby boy called Christopher, took to social media to share her balcony transformation, leaving many totally stunned. The mum-of-one who lives in a flat, showed off her 'basic' balcony and said: 'Let's take our balcony from boring, basic, plain, crusty, dusty to year of the bad B, not the sad B, cocktail in hand vibes and of course we've done it on the cheap using everything from Primark and B&M.' The influencer then revealed the step-by-step process of the balcony overhaul, as she added: 'So first of all, we cleaned the balcony…then once everything was clean, we laid out our new outdoor rug - this one was on sale in B&M for £12. Advertisement Read more Fabulous stories 'We also got some reed screening from B&M on sale for £10, just to give that tropical vibe and also for a Victoria attached the reed screening with cable ties to ensure it was 'nice and secure' and explained that when they move, they can remove it easily without any damage. To then give the balcony a bit of colour, she added £1 hanging pots she bought from Primark and planted some Following this, she accessorised the space with cheap LED fairy lights and tea light holders. Advertisement Most read in Fabulous Thrilled with her balcony's new look, Victoria beamed: 'I think this looks super fun, super colourful, also deposit friendly because we rent, so we didn't have to change anything or make any dramatic changes. 'Just added a little bit of life and a bit of colour. I love it.' I don't have a garden so made a 10p paddling pool on my balcony - it was brilliant but my downstairs neighbours will never forgive me The TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @ 8 must-have plants to brighten up your garden Nick Hamilton owner of Tricyrtis A spectacular plant that gives a real exotic feel to any garden with its orchid-like, spotted flowers giving the impression that this plant should be tender but it is 'as tough as old boots!'. Penstemon I love this plants genus of because most will flower all summer and autumn. They'll grow in sun or semi-shade in a well drained soil and produce a non-stop display of tubular flowers in an array of colours and colour combination to suit all tastes. Luzula sylvatica 'Marginata' With the evergreen leaves edged with yellow it's great asset is that it will grow in sun or shade in any type of soil and is great as groundcover in the hardest spot to fill - dry shade. Eryngium x zabelii 'Big Blue' A stunning, nectar-rich plant that will feed the beneficial insects in your garden. Leave the flowerheads once they have turned brown because they look stunning with winter frost and snow, extending the plant's interest period. Sarcococca hookeriana 'Winter Gem' If you need winter scent then look no further than this compact, evergreen shrub. The scent is stunning and the evergreen leaves create an excellent backdrop for the summer flowers. Cornus sanguinea 'Anny's Winter Orange' A dwarf version of 'Midwinter Fire' the very colourful stems create a stunning winter display, particularly on sunny days. Rosa 'Noisette Carnee' A very well-behaved climbing rose that is perfect for training over an arch, pergola or gazebo. The small, 'noisette' flowers are blush-pink and produce the most amazing clove scent constantly from June to November. Sanguisorba hakusanensis 'Lilac Squirrel' I've never seen a squirrel with a drooping, shaggy lilac tail, but this variety will give your garden an unusual and different look throughout summer. It does need a moisture retentive soil but will grow in sun or semi-shade. Social media users were stunned by Victoria's balcony makeover and many eagerly raced to the comments to express this. Advertisement One person said: 'Omg I love it.' Never thought I'd have balcony envy! TikTok user Another added: 'Looks so cute.' A third commented: 'Looks beautiful.' Meanwhile, someone else gushed: 'Looks absolutely gorgeous! Advertisement "Never thought I'd have balcony envy!' Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club How to save money at B&M Shoppers have saved hundreds of pounds a year by using B&M's scanner app. The scanner lets you see if an item's price is cheaper than advertised on the shop floor label. Products that are typically discounted are seasonal items and old stock that B&M is trying to shift. The app is free to download off the B&M Stores mobile app via Google Play or the Apple App Store. According to one ex-B&M manager, Here's how you can join the B&M bargain hunt: Download the B&M app for free on any smartphone with an App Store or Google Play. Once you've installed it on your device, click on the option labelled "more" on the bottom, right-hand side of the app home page. You'll then find an option that says "barcode scanner". Click on this and you'll open a camera screen. Use the camera to hover over the barcode of the product you wish to check. If the price comes up as lower, take it to the cash desk and it will automatically scan at the lower price. You don't need to sign up to the B&M app to use the barcode scanner.
