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Scottish Sun
23-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Scottish Sun
Lidl launches ‘beautiful bargain' that will transform your garden in seconds for £7.99 – as shoppers cry they ‘need' it
Plus, eight garden features that add the most value to a house FLOWER POWER Lidl launches 'beautiful bargain' that will transform your garden in seconds for £7.99 – as shoppers cry they 'need' it THE BELOVED discount retailer Lidl is selling a ''beautiful bargain'' that will instantly transform your outdoor space for less than £10. The German supermarket has added heaps of affordable goodies to give your garden a glow-up on the cheap - and this hanging ornament is just one of the many buys you can pick up. Advertisement 3 Lidl has come to rescue yet again - this time, with affordable bargains for your garden makeover Credit: Alamy 3 The vibrant hanging pots will add a pop of colour to your outdoor space for less than £10 Credit: facebook/extreme couponing and bargains uk group 3 Shoppers can choose the wallet-friendly pots in a range of colours Credit: facebook/extreme couponing and bargains uk group The hanging baskets are sold for just £7.99 and come with an array of stunning blooms in vibrant colours. Green-fingered Brits can choose between dark fuchsia, deep purple, as well as simple white - or snap up all three options. Available in stores across the UK, these are perfect for Brits looking to spruce up their outdoor space. By simply hanging planters to fences or walls, the space automatically feels more spacious and has more character to it. Advertisement According to those who've already got their hands on this garden must-have, the baskets are of a ''good size'' - so it truly is a bargain for the price. Other rival retailers, such as Dobies, Dunelm and You Garden, are selling similar hanging baskets for as much as £30 - and Lidl's option is one of the cheapest in the market. Raving about the epic offer on the popular Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK group, one anonymous shopper showed off their epic haul. They wrote in the post: ''Lidl's hanging baskets came in today I believe. Advertisement ''Good size with a few different plants, £7.99.'' 'They're beautiful' With millions of Brits looking to spruce up their gardens before the arrival of summer, the offer has already taken the internet by storm. The £14.50 Wickes buy people are swearing by to get rid of weeds on their driveway for GOOD Close to a staggering 100 people gave the post a like, as dozens flooded to comments to tell their friends and family about the vibrant buy. ''They're beautiful and a bargain,'' wrote one person. Advertisement Another chimed in: ''B&M have 2 for £12, I believe.'' ''Just hope they get them at my local store,'' an avid gardener penned. Lidl is also flogging the perfect product to bring a splash of colour to your garden this summer - and it costs just £2. Landing in stores next Thursday, May 29, are a whole host of stunning plants to add a burst of colour to your garden, with prices starting at just £1.99. Advertisement 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. 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% Among the outdoor plants landing in stores is a pack of 10 British Bedding Plants. The product features a tray of 10 gorgeous plants in vibrant colours, meaning that each plant costs just 20p. Also arriving in stores next Thursday is a stunning sunflower plant, priced at just £3.99. The 25cm plant is grown in Britain and is guaranteed to grow to an impressive height, making your garden the envy of friends and neighbours. Advertisement And gardening fans can make their outdoor space smell like a floral dream with this £3.49 French Lavender plant. The stunning strong fragrance is bound to make you feel relaxed, whilst also keeping pests at bay.
The Irish Sun
23-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- The Irish Sun
Lidl launches ‘beautiful bargain' that will transform your garden in seconds for £7.99 – as shoppers cry they ‘need' it
THE BELOVED discount retailer Lidl is selling a ''beautiful bargain'' that will instantly transform your outdoor space for less than £10. The 3 Lidl has come to rescue yet again - this time, with affordable bargains for your garden makeover Credit: Alamy 3 The vibrant hanging pots will add a pop of colour to your outdoor space for less than £10 Credit: facebook/extreme couponing and bargains uk group 3 Shoppers can choose the wallet-friendly pots in a range of colours Credit: facebook/extreme couponing and bargains uk group The hanging baskets are sold for just £7.99 and come with an array of stunning blooms in vibrant colours. Green-fingered Brits can choose between dark fuchsia, deep purple, as well as simple white - or snap up all three options. Available in stores across the UK, these are perfect for Brits looking to spruce up their outdoor space. By simply hanging planters to fences or walls, the space automatically feels more spacious and has more character to it. read more on gardening According to those who've already got their hands on this garden must-have, the baskets are of a ''good size'' - so it truly is a bargain for the price. Other rival retailers, such as Dobies, Raving about the epic offer on the popular They wrote in Most read in Fabulous ''Good size with a few different plants, £7.99.'' 'They're beautiful' With millions of Brits looking to spruce up their gardens before the arrival of summer, the offer has already taken the internet by storm. The £14.50 Wickes buy people are swearing by to get rid of weeds on their driveway for GOOD Close to a staggering 100 people gave the post a like, as dozens flooded to comments to tell their friends and family about the vibrant buy. ''They're beautiful and a bargain,'' wrote one person. Another chimed in: ''B&M have 2 for £12, I believe.'' ''Just hope they get them at my local store,'' an avid gardener penned. Lidl is also flogging the perfect product to Landing in stores next Thursday, May 29, are a whole host of stunning plants to add a burst of colour to your garden, with prices starting at just £1.99. 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. 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% Among the outdoor plants landing in stores is a pack of 10 The product features a tray of 10 gorgeous plants in vibrant colours, meaning that each plant costs just 20p. Also arriving in stores next Thursday is a stunning The 25cm plant is grown in Britain and is guaranteed to grow to an impressive height, making your garden the envy of friends and neighbours. And gardening fans can make their outdoor space smell like a floral dream with this £3.49 The stunning strong fragrance is bound to make you feel relaxed, whilst also keeping
Daily Mirror
22-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Daily Mirror
Korean lilac tree that blooms twice a year gets slashed by £20 in spring sale
Add a splash of colour to your garden this spring with a covetable Korean lilac tree that blooms twice a year with captivating purple flowers - and right now, it's on sale Blooming in May-June and again in August-September, this stunning lilac tree is the perfect way to elevate your outdoor space and enjoy bright lavender-purple flowers spread over the entire canopy throughout the spring and summer seasons. Perfect for sprucing up your garden, patio, decking, or balcony, this lilac tree is sure to turn heads during your next garden party or family BBQ. It won't just catch the eye—its intoxicating lavender perfume will hang on the breeze throughout the season. And what's more, it's currently available for less thanks to this Gardening Express sale. The exquisite aroma produced by this pretty lilac when in flower makes it worth growing alone. Its delicate fragrance will surely delight your neighbours, friends, and family. The foliage of this lilac tree is compact and slow-growing, meaning this gem is very versatile and can be used in a wide variety of garden situations. It can be used as a foundation plant formally in beds and borders, in pretty planters on either side of a doorway for a welcoming entrance, or perhaps on its own in a stylish courtyard container on a terrace or balcony. This standard tree boasts a height of approximately 140- 150 cm and is covered with buds and blooms during its blooming season. The Dwarf-Scented Palibin Lilac Tree hails from Korea and is a real gem that you should grow not only for its beautiful flowers but also for its magnificent fragrance. With plenty of planting potential, this lilac tree is perfect for elevating your outdoor space and adding a covetable splash of colour during the late spring and late summer. Normally retailing for £79.99, this dwarf lilac tree is currently available for the reduced price of £59.99 thanks to this deal. You can shop the same lilac tree from Dobies or Thomas & Morgan, where prices start from £32.99, or from B&Q for £49.99.
The Irish Sun
07-05-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Aldi is selling nifty gadget that's £20 cheaper than B&Q version – it's perfect for getting your garden ready for summer
ALDI is selling a nifty gadget that's £20 cheaper than the B&Q version and is perfect for sorting your garden for summer. The multi-functional tool will have your yard ready for BBQ parties and paddling pools in no time. Advertisement 4 Aldi is dropping a new garden gadget tomorrow Credit: Aldi 4 The Electric Weed Killer can be bought for £14.99 Credit: Aldi 4 B&Q has released its own version for £38.99 Credit: B&Q Aldi is selling an environmentally-friendly It works as a hot-air blower which gets three jobs done as one single gadget. On the Aldi website it states: "Grab yourself a multi-functional hot-air blower which performs as a weeder, BBQ lighter and hot air gun for removing paint and varnish to conquer all those garden tasks this year." The 2000-watt machine has no harmful chemicals as it simply spits out hot air, killing the weeds. Advertisement Read more It has a swivel handle, three temperatures, and five heating nozzles included. The cheap new tool appears in Aldi stores from May 8, so those looking to pep up their patio can pick one up tomorrow. For those looking for a slightly swankier version, B&Q has a weed killer on their site for £38.99. Advertisement Most read in Fabulous B&Q told gardeners to hold the tool over the weeds for about 10 seconds, after which they will drop and die off the next day. The instructions warn customers that they can burn themselves and urge users to be careful not to touch the nozzle before it's cooled down. I had loads of irritating weeds popping up between my patio slabs - a free hack killed them instantly and they haven't grown back For those whose local is a Lidl, the budget retailer sells a Parkside Electric Weed Burner is £14.99. The Sun's Rebecca Miller tried out the Lidl weed burner and and scored it 4 out of 5 stars. Advertisement She said: "It does the job, needs better instructions." Dobies offers a G The garden centre chain knocks the price of the gadget down to £22.49. Dobies described: "Efficiently tackle unwanted weeds with the Garden Gear Weed Burner, a powerful and eco-friendly solution for weed control. Advertisement "Using high temperatures to target and destroy weeds, this tool provides a chemical-free alternative to traditional herbicides, helping you maintain a healthy, sustainable garden." GARDEN BEST BUYS Once your weeds are gone and the garden is perfectly clean - there are a range of "Plant picks" available from Lidl from tomorrow that will spruce up your household. You can get hold of a Fig Tree for £14.99 or £11.99 if you're shopping in-store. To add a little pizazz to your dinner table, a Large Mixed Bouquet of flowers is on offer for just £5.99. Advertisement If Lidl isn't your local and the little ones need entertaining, parents can pick up a Bayswood Insect House for £8 from Tesco. The adorable bug house has different-sized holes to appeal to different insects and act as the perfect place for garden critters. 4 The gadget will be available in Aldi stores from tomorrow Credit: Getty May gardening jobs The Sun's Gardening Editor, Veronica Lorraine, has shared the tasks you need to crack on with in May. GARDEN growth can go from nought to ninety in May, depending on the weather. The last UK frosts are generally seen at the beginning of the month, so all of a sudden there's so much more to do and grow. Plant out dahlia tubers It's a joy to finally plant out your dahlia tubers. Remember how big they can get - and space accordingly - anything up to half a metre apart. It's a good idea to put your support stakes in now instead of trying to work around them. And make sure you include lots of well rotted manure or decent compost to feed it and then mulch to keep it moist and suppress weeds. They generally start blooming in July. Final feed to Spring flowers You can give a cheeky feed to all your remaining tulips and daffodils. Although the majority of bulbs aren't guaranteed to come back year after year any more, as long as you've left them to die back naturally there's a good chance they'll have stored enough energy to come back again. Tomato feed is fine. Tie up climbers Your clematis, honeysuckle and rambling roses should be well on their way by now - try to use plastic free string to tie them back into their support, or tuck them round each other to make sure they don't sprout off in crazy directions. Feed the lawn It's not too late to give your lawn a good feed. Whether you use granular or liquid, it can give it a good boost to see it through the harsher summer months. While mowing, don't go too low with your cut length yet and never take more than a third off the grass height. Get creative It's also time to get creative with hanging baskets and pots. Trailing pelargoniums, which a lot of people call geraniums, and Begonias are a good, low cost way of getting lovely returning blooms throughout the summer in your baskets. And pots can be planted with spring bulbs. Don't forget the greenhouse ! Give your greenhouse a good tidy and clean the glass inside and out. The improved light will help plants grow quicker inside and tidying is good for the soul. You can just use a household white wine vinegar and water solution - or even neat if you're feeling spendy - which gives a really good shine.
Express Tribune
20-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Mark Dobies, One Life to Live and Guiding Light actor, dies at 65
Mark Dobies, best known for his roles in daytime soap operas, has passed away at age 65. According to a local obituary, Dobies died on March 11, 2025, in Dunellen, New Jersey, though the cause of death was not disclosed. Born on April 3, 1959, in Philadelphia, Dobies transitioned from football player to actor, landing his first role in Fame L.A. in 1997. His career took off when he starred as Noah Chase in Guiding Light (2000) before joining One Life to Live in 2003 as District Attorney Daniel Colson. His character's shocking storyline—revealing his secret gay identity while being married to Nora Buchanan (Hilary B. Smith)—sparked controversy and led to criticism from GLAAD for perpetuating negative stereotypes. Beyond soap operas, Dobies appeared in TV series such as Home Improvement, Melrose Place, Everybody Loves Raymond, Fringe, and Gossip Girl. His film credits include In My Sister's Shadow, Perception, and Greater (2016). He also starred in theater, most notably in the 2004 Off-Broadway revival of The Normal Heart. Dobies is survived by his three children, Francesca (27), Olivia (24), and Robert (21), as well as his mother, Suzanne, brother, Paul, and sister, Sandy. His obituary honors him as a devoted father, talented actor, and passionate performer, stating, 'His legacy lives on in the lives he touched.'
