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Scottish Sun
8 hours ago
- Lifestyle
- Scottish Sun
The £4.50 B&M flower that makes your garden smell gorgeous – it comes back bigger & more beautiful every year
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) IF you want to make your garden look and smell gorgeous, you've come to the right place. And don't worry if your purse is feeling emptier than ever before, as thanks to this stunning flower, you won't have to break the bank. 4 IF you want to give your garden a glow up, you'll need to check this B&M buy out Credit: Getty 4 This £4.50 flower will not only make your outside space smell fresh, but it'll come back bigger every year too Credit: Facebook/ExtremeCouponingAndBargainsUK 4 Emma Williams took to social media to share her love of the Red Oriental Lily plant Credit: Facebook/ExtremeCouponingAndBargainsUK 4 You can buy it for less than a fiver from B&M Credit: Facebook/ExtremeCouponingAndBargainsUK But that's not all, as not only is it affordable, but it'll grow back bigger and more beautiful every year - yes, you heard that correctly. It comes after one shopper took to social media to share her rave review of her favourite B&M buy, leaving many totally stunned. Posting on Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK, a private Facebook group with 2.6 million members, Emma Williams uploaded snaps of her Red Oriental Lily plant - and we and many others think it looks beautiful. Alongside pictures of her bargain buy, which was less than a fiver, Emma wrote: 'Lilies from B&M. They also had white.' Thrilled with her high-street plant which cost her just £4.50, Emma then added: 'I get one every year and they also come back every year.' Thanks to these iconic Lily plants, which are known for their vibrant blooms and strong fragrance, your garden is sure to glow this summer. The perennials are a striking addition to any garden and are said to be relatively low-maintenance, often returning year after year. Such plants thrive in sunny to partially shaded locations, with well-drained soil. Gardening enthusiasts should note that Lily bulbs are recommended to be planted about 12 cm deep and 20 cm apart. And in order to keep your Lily plants looking good, deadheading faded blooms and ensuring proper watering is recommended. Gardeners rush to B&Q to snap up £15 bargain that will transform your home into a Mediterranean paradise, and they're cheaper than Home Bargains Emma's post has clearly impressed many, as it has quickly amassed 221 likes and 50 comments in just 21 hours. Not only were many stunned by the 'pretty' plants, but others were desperate to bag themselves some. How pretty Facebook user One person said: 'Beautiful.' Another added: 'I've had mine for 4/5 years now. They always come back beautifully every year.' 8 must-have plants to brighten up your garden Nick Hamilton owner of Barnsdale Gardens has shared his favourite plants and flowers you should consider adding to your garden, borders and pots. Tricyrtis A spectacular plant that gives a real exotic feel to any garden with its orchid-like, spotted flowers giving the impression that this plant should be tender but it is 'as tough as old boots!'. Penstemon I love this plants genus of because most will flower all summer and autumn. They'll grow in sun or semi-shade in a well drained soil and produce a non-stop display of tubular flowers in an array of colours and colour combination to suit all tastes. Luzula sylvatica 'Marginata' With the evergreen leaves edged with yellow it's great asset is that it will grow in sun or shade in any type of soil and is great as groundcover in the hardest spot to fill - dry shade. Eryngium x zabelii 'Big Blue' A stunning, nectar-rich plant that will feed the beneficial insects in your garden. Leave the flowerheads once they have turned brown because they look stunning with winter frost and snow, extending the plant's interest period. Sarcococca hookeriana 'Winter Gem' If you need winter scent then look no further than this compact, evergreen shrub. The scent is stunning and the evergreen leaves create an excellent backdrop for the summer flowers. Cornus sanguinea 'Anny's Winter Orange' A dwarf version of 'Midwinter Fire' the very colourful stems create a stunning winter display, particularly on sunny days. Rosa 'Noisette Carnee' A very well-behaved climbing rose that is perfect for training over an arch, pergola or gazebo. The small, 'noisette' flowers are blush-pink and produce the most amazing clove scent constantly from June to November. Sanguisorba hakusanensis 'Lilac Squirrel' I've never seen a squirrel with a drooping, shaggy lilac tail, but this variety will give your garden an unusual and different look throughout summer. It does need a moisture retentive soil but will grow in sun or semi-shade. A third commented: 'I need some!' Meanwhile, someone else beamed: "They'll grow back every year.' At the same time, another gardening enthusiast wrote: 'How pretty.' While another user thought the lilies looked 'gorgeous', she also shared a stern warning for cat owners, as she advised: 'Don't forget to cut the stamen out so you don't poison your kitties.' Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club
The Sun
8 hours ago
- Lifestyle
- The Sun
The £4.50 B&M flower that makes your garden smell gorgeous – it comes back bigger & more beautiful every year
IF you want to make your garden look and smell gorgeous, you've come to the right place. And don't worry if your purse is feeling emptier than ever before, as thanks to this stunning flower, you won't have to break the bank. 4 4 4 But that's not all, as not only is it affordable, but it'll grow back bigger and more beautiful every year - yes, you heard that correctly. It comes after one shopper took to social media to share her rave review of her favourite B&M buy, leaving many totally stunned. Posting on Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK, a private Facebook group with 2.6 million members, Emma Williams uploaded snaps of her Red Oriental Lily plant - and we and many others think it looks beautiful. Alongside pictures of her bargain buy, which was less than a fiver, Emma wrote: 'Lilies from B&M. They also had white.' Thrilled with her high-street plant which cost her just £4.50, Emma then added: 'I get one every year and they also come back every year.' Thanks to these iconic Lily plants, which are known for their vibrant blooms and strong fragrance, your garden is sure to glow this summer. The perennials are a striking addition to any garden and are said to be relatively low-maintenance, often returning year after year. Such plants thrive in sunny to partially shaded locations, with well-drained soil. Gardening enthusiasts should note that Lily bulbs are recommended to be planted about 12 cm deep and 20 cm apart. And in order to keep your Lily plants looking good, deadheading faded blooms and ensuring proper watering is recommended. Gardeners rush to B&Q to snap up £15 bargain that will transform your home into a Mediterranean paradise, and they're cheaper than Home Bargains Emma's post has clearly impressed many, as it has quickly amassed 221 likes and 50 comments in just 21 hours. Not only were many stunned by the 'pretty' plants, but others were desperate to bag themselves some. One person said: 'Beautiful.' Another added: 'I've had mine for 4/5 years now. They always come back beautifully every year.' 8 must-have plants to brighten up your garden Nick Hamilton owner of Barnsdale Gardens has shared his favourite plants and flowers you should consider adding to your garden, borders and pots. Tricyrtis A spectacular plant that gives a real exotic feel to any garden with its orchid-like, spotted flowers giving the impression that this plant should be tender but it is 'as tough as old boots!'. Penstemon I love this plants genus of because most will flower all summer and autumn. They'll grow in sun or semi-shade in a well drained soil and produce a non-stop display of tubular flowers in an array of colours and colour combination to suit all tastes. Luzula sylvatica 'Marginata' With the evergreen leaves edged with yellow it's great asset is that it will grow in sun or shade in any type of soil and is great as groundcover in the hardest spot to fill - dry shade. Eryngium x zabelii 'Big Blue' A stunning, nectar-rich plant that will feed the beneficial insects in your garden. Leave the flowerheads once they have turned brown because they look stunning with winter frost and snow, extending the plant's interest period. Sarcococca hookeriana 'Winter Gem' If you need winter scent then look no further than this compact, evergreen shrub. The scent is stunning and the evergreen leaves create an excellent backdrop for the summer flowers. Cornus sanguinea 'Anny's Winter Orange' A dwarf version of 'Midwinter Fire' the very colourful stems create a stunning winter display, particularly on sunny days. Rosa 'Noisette Carnee' A very well-behaved climbing rose that is perfect for training over an arch, pergola or gazebo. The small, 'noisette' flowers are blush-pink and produce the most amazing clove scent constantly from June to November. Sanguisorba hakusanensis 'Lilac Squirrel' I've never seen a squirrel with a drooping, shaggy lilac tail, but this variety will give your garden an unusual and different look throughout summer. It does need a moisture retentive soil but will grow in sun or semi-shade. A third commented: 'I need some!' Meanwhile, someone else beamed: "They'll grow back every year.' At the same time, another gardening enthusiast wrote: 'How pretty.' While another user thought the lilies looked 'gorgeous', she also shared a stern warning for cat owners, as she advised: 'Don't forget to cut the stamen out so you don't poison your kitties.'
The Irish Sun
8 hours ago
- Lifestyle
- The Irish Sun
The £4.50 B&M flower that makes your garden smell gorgeous – it comes back bigger & more beautiful every year
IF you want to make your garden look and smell gorgeous, you've come to the right place. And don't worry if your purse is feeling emptier than ever before, as thanks to this stunning 4 IF you want to give your garden a glow up, you'll need to check this B&M buy out Credit: Getty 4 This £4.50 flower will not only make your outside space smell fresh, but it'll come back bigger every year too Credit: Facebook/ExtremeCouponingAndBargainsUK 4 Emma Williams took to social media to share her love of the Red Oriental Lily plant Credit: Facebook/ExtremeCouponingAndBargainsUK 4 You can buy it for less than a fiver from B&M Credit: Facebook/ExtremeCouponingAndBargainsUK But that's not all, as not only is it affordable, but it'll grow back bigger and more beautiful every year - yes, you heard that correctly. It comes after one shopper took to social media to share her rave review of her favourite B&M buy, leaving many totally stunned. Posting on Alongside pictures of her Read more Fabulous stories Thrilled with her high-street Thanks to these iconic Lily plants, which are known for their vibrant blooms and strong fragrance, your The perennials are a striking addition to any garden and are said to be relatively low-maintenance, often returning year after year. Such plants thrive in sunny to partially shaded locations, with well-drained soil. Most read in Fabulous Gardening enthusiasts should note that And in order to keep your Lily plants looking good, deadheading faded blooms and ensuring proper watering is recommended. Gardeners rush to B&Q to snap up £15 bargain that will transform your home into a Mediterranean paradise, and they're cheaper than Home Bargains Emma's post has clearly impressed many, as it has quickly amassed 221 likes and 50 comments in just 21 hours. Not only were many stunned by the 'pretty' How pretty Facebook user One person said: 'Beautiful.' Another added: 'I've had mine for 4/5 years now. They always come back beautifully every year.' 8 must-have plants to brighten up your garden Nick Hamilton owner of Tricyrtis A spectacular plant that gives a real exotic feel to any garden with its orchid-like, spotted flowers giving the impression that this plant should be tender but it is 'as tough as old boots!'. Penstemon I love this plants genus of because most will flower all summer and autumn. They'll grow in sun or semi-shade in a well drained soil and produce a non-stop display of tubular flowers in an array of colours and colour combination to suit all tastes. Luzula sylvatica 'Marginata' With the evergreen leaves edged with yellow it's great asset is that it will grow in sun or shade in any type of soil and is great as groundcover in the hardest spot to fill - dry shade. Eryngium x zabelii 'Big Blue' A stunning, nectar-rich plant that will feed the beneficial insects in your garden. Leave the flowerheads once they have turned brown because they look stunning with winter frost and snow, extending the plant's interest period. Sarcococca hookeriana 'Winter Gem' If you need winter scent then look no further than this compact, evergreen shrub. The scent is stunning and the evergreen leaves create an excellent backdrop for the summer flowers. Cornus sanguinea 'Anny's Winter Orange' A dwarf version of 'Midwinter Fire' the very colourful stems create a stunning winter display, particularly on sunny days. Rosa 'Noisette Carnee' A very well-behaved climbing rose that is perfect for training over an arch, pergola or gazebo. The small, 'noisette' flowers are blush-pink and produce the most amazing clove scent constantly from June to November. Sanguisorba hakusanensis 'Lilac Squirrel' I've never seen a squirrel with a drooping, shaggy lilac tail, but this variety will give your garden an unusual and different look throughout summer. It does need a moisture retentive soil but will grow in sun or semi-shade. A third commented: 'I need some!' Meanwhile, someone else beamed: "They'll grow back every year.' At the same time, another gardening enthusiast wrote: 'How pretty.' While another user thought the lilies looked 'gorgeous', she also shared a stern warning for cat owners, as she advised: 'Don't forget to cut the stamen out so you don't poison your kitties.' Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club
Western Telegraph
11-06-2025
- General
- Western Telegraph
Pizza oven at one of last working water mills in Wales
In an application to Pembrokeshire County Council, Emma Williams seeks permission to retain a timber storage shed used for a mobile pizza oven at The Mill, Mill Street, St Dogmaels. The timber shed is situated directly adjacent to the millpond in the centre of St Dogmaels, on a road known as The Shingrig. The millpond forms part of the domestic curtilage of the adjoining mill house and both the mill pond and the adjoining community garden are owned by the applicant who runs the nearby St Dogmeals Mill as a family business and resides in the neighbouring Mill House, opposite the ruins of a former Benedictine abbey. The mill itself ceased operation in 1926. In 1975 the Hall family (the applicant's parents) purchased the former mill, mill-house and the site of the former mill pond with the intention to renovate the properties and bring the mill back into operation. By 1981 the mill had been restored and the pond had been emptied powering the mill since that time. Cadw has graded the mill, which is understood to be one of only two working commercial water mills in Wales as Grade II*. The shed was constructed in late 2024 and in early 2025 Pembrokeshire County Council Planning Enforcement contacted the applicant to inform them planning permission was required for the shed, with a conservation officer later saying it was deemed to have a negative visual impact, the applicants saying was made without visiting the site. The application is supported by St Dogmaels Community Council, which is calling for a site visit ahead of any decision, emphasising that Cadw states the design in the current proposal will not have an unacceptably damaging effect on the nearby scheduled monument, St Dogmaels Abbey, nor will it impact the setting of Old Castle Mound. A supporting statement through agent Johnston Planning Ltd says the mobile pizza oven is operated on an occasional basis as part of the wider mill operation. 'The structure stands in a rich historic environment within the confines of the St Dogmeals Conservation Area and in proximity to a number of listed buildings (The Vicarage, The Bier House, The Old Coach House & The Mill) as well as a Scheduled Ancient Monument (St Dogmeals Abbey) and whilst preliminary discussions with county council officers regarding the retention of the structure have unfortunately been negative an application is nevertheless made for this purpose as (to a reasonable observer) the works are considered minor in scope and not to detract visually from the character of the host conservation area. 'Indeed, in addition this submission argues that the use itself has a beneficial impact on the character of the conservation by adding it its general vitality. Whilst the shed does not physically impact any heritage assets nor is it specifically within the curtilage of a listed building the high quality of the surrounding historic environment is acknowledged.' The application will be considered by county planners at a later date.
