Lidl's £2 gadget keeps plants watered whilst you're on holiday – it takes seconds to set up & great for houseplants too
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LIDL has a clever £2 gadget to keep your plants watered, even when you're on holiday.
It takes just second to install and can be a great for houseplants through intense heatwaves.
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Lidl has a clever gadget which is great for your garden lawn
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The Parkside Plant Watering Spikes can be set up easily
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Lidl's Parkside Plant Watering Spikes are tiny devices which can be easily planted in the soil, through its ergonomic stand.
All you need to do is fill the container and choose from one of the device's eight settings.
The settings range from one, which gives a slow release of water, and eight, which allows water to flow freely.
Continuous watering whilst you're away
Over time, the devices dribble water into the ground - allowing for a continuous irrigation of your plants.
They can be used indoors and outdoors too and have a capacity of 0.5L, which is roughly equivalent to a store-bought bottle of water.
The watering spikes also come in green, allowing them to easily blend in with your lawn.
The clever creations cost just £1.99 and will be available from July 6.
Lidl often goes viral for its low-cost, high-quality products.
The German retailer's plant range is a firm-favourite amongst shoppers, with many of its products selling for £1.99.
What else is in store?
Plants like the beautiful Hibiscus are available to buy in the store's popular middle aisle, where it keeps homeware and discount items.
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On July 7, a new range of plants will become available - at the same time as the watering spikes.
British bedding plants are only £1.99 for six plug plants, whereas garden hydrangeas are £8.99 each.
If you prefer a fragrant plant, why not add English lavender into a pot or border - only £3.99.
There's also an assortment of clematis hitting stores on the same day for £4.99.
Mini roses and campanula are £2.99.
Interest in products like the watering spikes and its plant range has surged after the UK sizzled in roasting heatwaves.
Temperatures in the South East have soared in recent days, with highs of 33.6C being recorded in Kent.
The Wimbledon Championships had its hottest start on record, with temperatures of 32.9C being detected at the nearby Kew Gardens.
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