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Adorable £2.45 buy from Dunelm adds a ‘touch of woodland whimsy' to your garden & lasts all year round

Adorable £2.45 buy from Dunelm adds a ‘touch of woodland whimsy' to your garden & lasts all year round

The Suna day ago

A BUDGET buy can add a fun touch to your garden while also helping your plants thrive.
Dunelm shoppers can now pick up this "adorable" item for cheaper than ever.
This garden decor item proves to be both fun and functional for your plants.
The Single Resin Hedgehog Pot Feet are now available for just £2.45, reduced from £3.50.
According to the product description, these pot feet "bring both cuteness and functionality to your plant display".
Described as "tiny, spiky friends", these buys are weatherproof and easy to clean.
As well as adding personality to your space, these items will "elevate your pots for better airflow".
They add over five centimetres of space between your plant pot and the ground.
This is a crucial step for preventing waterlogging and root rot in your plants.
By elevating your pots, you are allowing for better drainage of the soil.
This prevents excess moisture from accumulating around the plant's roots.
It helps to maintain healthy root systems and avoids the issues associated with overwatering.
Watch the moment home owner walks over their new-build's lawn and shows how landscaping turned it into a water bed
This can include everything from fungal diseases to nutrient deficiencies.
"Whether indoors or outdoors, they'll add a touch of woodland whimsy to your décor," said the product description.
And a £4 Home Bargains buy will also help to add a "whimsical touch" to your garden while lighting it up.
And another Home Bargains buy will brighten up your space while making it look like something out of Bridgerton.
Plus, a tree helps to add privacy to your garden and it's now cheaper than ever.
Or you can add a fast-growing flower to cover eyesore walls and fences in your garden.
Meanwhile, Amazon has a £14 privacy buy that is described as "perfect" for summer.
Another privacy fence is also available from Amazon, for just £5.
B&Q has an affordable privacy fence currently on sale, and you can put it up yourself.
And a £10 B&M product adds inches to your fence, elevating your garden's privacy.
You can also add a stylish touch to your privacy fence with another B&M buy.

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