Shoppers run to Poundstretcher for ‘gorgeous' £4.99 bird feeder that gives your garden an extra floral touch
With sizzling 21C sunshine on the way and scorching temperatures to last for weeks, many of us are likely planning on spending as much time as we can in the garden.
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Gardening fans are loving the poppy bird feeder from Poundstretcher
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And there's nothing better than relaxing in your garden with a cuppa, whilst listening to the peaceful chirps of friendly birds.
So you're keen to attract feathered friends in to your garden, then you've come to the right place.
The cast iron poppy bird feeder is priced at just £4.99 and comes on a staked fitting to sit anywhere in your flowerbeds or lawn.
The bird feeder is suitable for all types of bird feed or water.
Its sturdy cast iron design means it will be able to withstand all weathers in your garden.
And it can add an extra floral touch to your outdoor space, with a pop of colour too.
The Poundstretcher team say: "Your feathery friends will definitely dine in style with these cast iron poppy wild bird feeders."
In comparison, The Range is selling a Cast Iron Wild Bird Poppy Flower Dish Bird Feeder for £10.99, making the Poundstretcher buy £6 cheaper.
Sharing the handy find on the BARGAIN LOVERS - Poundland, Home Bargains, B&M, Primark, The Range & More Facebook page, which boasts 808,000 members, one delighted gardening fan said: "Cast iron poppy bird feeders back in stock, perfect timing for VE day celebrations. Only £4.99."
And other social media users are loving the pretty buy as one gushed: "They are gorgeous."
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A second echoed: "They are lovely."
Meanwhile, a third suggested more floral picks as she added: "They have got sunflowers and tulips in B&M as well… 5 pounds! I just got them today! Gorgeous!!"
And if do visit B&M, they've got the perfect budget solar lights to make your garden sparkle.
The Solar Powered Butterfly Ground Lights, which come in a pack of four multi-colour LEDs, is priced at just £4, down from £6.
Simply place the lights on your garden or patio and watch as, at dusk, they transform your outdoor space into a magical haven.
A product description reads: "Bring some magic to your garden with these Solar Powered Butterfly Ground Lights.
"With a stunning multi-colour solar glow, these garden lights are the perfect decorative light to brighten up your outdoor space."
Asda also has solar powered butterfly lights on offer, but these are priced at £9, more than double the price of the B&M version.
The Asda lights come in a pack of 10, and can last up to eight hours when fully charged.
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