Raised wooden planter at 'just the right height to avoid back pain' gets £40 price slash
'These vegetable raised beds are great, just the right height to not hurt your back when tendering to the produce being grown.'
Many people enjoy bringing their garden a new lease of life by planting colourful flowers and plants and growing their own fruit and veg. While this is a hobby that requires determination and patience, it boasts a range of fruitful rewards.
However, as vibrant as the garden may look, the tasks required can lead to a lot of back ache as gardeners are constantly kneeling down and bending over to tend to their favourite plants. If this is something gardeners are struggling with, it may be worth considering buying a raised planter to ease the pain.
Over on Yimbly, which is owned by Daily Record's parent company Reach Plc, the shopping marketplace has dropped the price of the VegTrug Raised Wooden Planter by £40. Normally retailing for £199.99, garden lovers can now buy this sturdy plant bed for £159.99.
Crafted from 100 per cent fsc-certified cedar wood, this medium classic sized planter is said to 'elevate your gardening game'. Treated in a water-based preservative, this planter was built to withstand the elements and be a sturdy home for your new plants.
As well as having six plastic feet covers for extra durability, the planter is said to be 'breeze to assemble' from a flat pack and is the ideal solution for those who have limited gardening areas.
Additionally, the planter is raised to an ergonomic working height to help ease any aches and pains while working. With a massive 420L soil capacity, gardeners will be able to use the space for a variety of different crops as the 'v' shape design allows for a mixed cultivation of deep-rooted and shallow-rooted produce.
VegTrug Raised Wooden Planter
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The planter also comes with a pre-formed liner that helps promote soil health and aeration, as well as gradually bio-degrading.
With dimensions of H80 x W183.4 x D76 cm, this planter offers hassle-free maintenance and is available in either a natural or grey colour to seamlessly blend in with the garden's aesthetic.
Alternatively, Amazon has reduced the price of the Outsunny Wooden Raised Garden Bed. Normally retailing for £63.99, shoppers can now snap up the planter for £56.68. Able to hold 99L of soil, the planter is said to be long and deep enough to allow plants and veg to breathe and grow healthily.
Over on B&Q, the retailer is selling the Silver Oval-Shaped Metal Raised Bed for £124.99. Crafted with durable galvanised steel, this flower bed was designed to resist rust and corrosion. Easy to assemble, this planter is said to be perfect for flowers, herbs and small vegetables.
Back to the VegTrug planter, some shoppers have praised the bed for its easy assembly and how it has helped gardeners with back ache. However, some reviewers had contrasting opinions about the delivery service.
One five-star reviewer simply wrote: "Very good service and nice product." With another adding: "Absolutely brilliant. Well made, very simple to put together, everything you need is included. Looks very nice too."
However, it should be noted that a few shoppers complained about the delivery time of the wooden planter and having to be available at home within a delivery window. Additionally, one shopper reported the planter had been damaged upon arrival.
Homewares deal of the week
It's time to give the home a spring refresh and Dunelm has launched its massive sale.
Sometimes it's all about buying necessities for the home, and these Fifi Dining Chairs that have shoppers bagging multiple are now on offer for £31.50, down from £45, saving 30 percent off the RRP.
Crafted with a solid wooden frame, these chairs can easily be paired with many different dining tables and decorated with comfy cushion. Designed with a modern curved backrest with a scallop feature, this chair would be a cute edition to any home.
Currently available in apricot, blue and natural, there are chairs available for people who want to add a pop of colour to their home, as well as those who want to continue a minimalistic design.
This durable seat is said to offer both style and comfort to its users, and is the ideal choice for family meals or entertaining guests. With dimensions of H 80cm x W 44cm x D 52cm, this chair will comfortably fit under a table without taking up too much space.
Back to the Fifi Dining Chair, Dunelm shoppers have awarded the product a 4.5 star rating, with the vast majority of shoppers praising the chairs for their colour and how easy they are to assemble.
One delighted shopper wrote: "I really love this chair! They are super comfy and they look great! They were very easy to assemble."
With another shopper agreeing: "Lovely comfortable chairs! Waiting for them to come back into stock to order two more!"
Buy the Fifi Dining Chairs in the Dunelm sale here.
Despite this, a further shopper went on to praise: "These vegetable raised beds are great, just the right height to not hurt your back when tendering to the produce being grown. And fabulous ordering and delivery service from Yimbly."
While another five-star reviewer dubbed the planter as "perfect", before adding on: "Love our purchase."
To buy the VegTrug Raised Wooden Planter, click HERE.
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