B&M is selling a stylish £10 buy that will add INCHES of privacy to any garden fence in time for summer
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ON THE FENCE B&M is selling a stylish £10 buy that will add INCHES of privacy to any garden fence in time for summer
THE warm weather is well and truly here and what better way to enjoy it than soaking up the sun in your garden?
If your outdoor space isn't as private as you would like, B&M may just have the answer.
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B&M's Expanding Artificial Ivy Leaf Trellis is currently available for just £10
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You can place the decorative trellis in your garden vertically as well as attaching to your fence
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Whether you have nosy neighbours or a busy road on the other side of your garden fence, this budget buy will help shield you from view.
Without breaking the budget, you can add inches to the top of your garden fence with this renter-friendly item.
The Expanding Artificial Ivy Leaf Trellis is currently available for just £10 from B&M.
This item measures 180 centimetres by 30 centimetres, and can easily folded.
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According to manufacturers, this item is "perfect for covering walls and fences".
It is described as "easy to install" with "realistic leaves on a natural willow expanding trellis".
And you don't even need to ask permission from your landlord for this garden addition.
As well as adding privacy, this trellis will help to "liven up your garden from morning to night".
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You can also place it against your wall or fence vertically to create a decorative trellis.
The experts at Jackson Fencing recommended levelling up your garden's privacy with a screen or trellis.
B&M shoppers are giving their gardens a summer glow up with £12 bargain
They also suggested adding climbing plants to your garden screen to "maximise the coverage and create a decorative green screen".
The experts also pointed out that this feature can be used to hide "unsightly items" in your garden.
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This could include your wheelie bins or your bulkier garden ware.
And with this B&M buy, you don't have to worry about tending to climbing plants as the faux leaves do all the work with no maintenance required.
A similar item is currently available from B&Q, but at a slightly higher price.
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.
Sellhousefast.uk carried out a study and consulted 36 estate agents, garden designers and property professionals from across the UK.
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%
The Forest Garden Diamond European Softwood Trellis Panel is listed for £25.
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While not expandable, this item is close in measurement at 183 centimetres by 32 centimetres.
Remember to compare prices
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.
Price Spy even lets you see how much an item has cost over time, so you can see if the current price is a good deal.
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