Lidl is selling a gardening gadget for £30 less than The Range – it makes a perfect Father's Day gift
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FATHER'S Day is quickly approaching and if you're at a loss for gift ideas, Lidl may have the answer.
Shoppers can now pick up an essential gardening gadget at a bargain price.
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We all know dad's are difficult to shop for, so instead of adding yet another beard grooming kit or Best Dad mug to your cart, why not check out the middle aisle at Lidl.
The bargain retailer is currently stocking an extensive gardening collection ahead of summer, including a staple item.
You can pick up the Flymo Hover Vac 250 Lawnmower for £59.99 from Lidl.
Designed for small gardens, this electric mower has a powerful 1400W motor that allows it to "float on a cushion of air, making it highly manoeuvrable".
It has a dual lever handle for comfortable operation, which folds easily for storage.
This mower is equipped with an easy to empty 15 litre grassbox, which also compacts the grass meaning you can mow for even longer without any hassle.
Metal blade give your grass a neater cut and are considered more durable, and if not, the item comes with a two-year warranty.
The same gadget is available from The Range, but at a slightly higher price point.
Opting for the mower from this retailer will set you back a whopping £89.99.
Or if you're dad already has a mower, Lidl is also selling a £19 electric trimmer, which is £30 cheaper than a Bosch version.
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The retailer also has a an "elegant" parasol for your garden that's available for £140 less than a similar B&Q buy.
Or if you want to go all out, you can pick up a viral gardening buy for Father's Day.
Lidl is currently selling a robotic lawnmower for £410 less than a Bosch version.
The middle aisle also has an expandable gardening gadget, available for £140 less than a Bosch version.
Or you can stop by B&Q to pick up an £8.50 buy that will prep your lawn for summer.
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