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The Sun
16-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
The £3.99 Aldi buy that will transform patios AND garden paths in seconds & turn your outdoor space into a chic haven
IT can be hard to think of ways to transform your garden on a budget - especially if you've got an area that would benefit from decking. But there's a new Aldi buy that's got people racing to their nearest store, as it can help give their patio, balcony or garden path a chic new look on a budget. 3 3 The product in question is wooden tiles, with a pack of 10 coming in at just £3.99. The Gardenline Wooden Decking Tiles are made from acacia wood and are also pre-oiled - taking away a lot of the prep work people often have to undertake. The clever 'plug in system' also means you can just clip the tiles together - making the whole process quick and easy. "Got these in Aldi today, £3.99!!" one person wrote alongside a picture of the tiles on the Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK group on Facebook. "Don't walk run!" "They are amazing, I got 4 packs!" one person wrote in the comments section. "How cheap are these!" another added. But others admitted they were struggling to get their hands on the tiles. "Need 2 tiles, can't find them anywhere!" one grumbled. As another admitted: "I've been to three different aldis and haven't found these even checked the website for them. I transformed my dull new build's garden into a Disney haven with Aldi bargains "I did see a post about these last year so might be old stock. "Such a shame I've not found any!" One person who did manage to find some of the tiles was Debbie, who used them to give her balcony a new, stylish look. "Revamped my balcony," she said, sharing pictures of the balcony both before and after the makeover on the DIY Ideas on a Budget group on Facebook. "Decking tiles from Aldi edged in black pebbles. Few plastic pots, and painted black. "Rail painted with Cuprinol Garden Shades. 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% "So nice to have the sunshine to work in!" "I love what you have done. The floor looks gorgeous," one person praised Debbie. "Looks simply stunning! Well done to you!" another said. "It looks amazing !! Silly question do the tiles feel secure and splinter free?" a third asked. "Thinking of getting them but worried about them with kids?" To which Debbie replied: "No splinters, they have been treated with oil. "And because they are connected together it makes them secure."
The Sun
06-05-2025
- General
- The Sun
Aldi is selling £8 garden gizmo to help get rid of weeds this summer – and make tiresome garden jobs easy
ALDI is selling a £8 gadget perfect for keeping your garden in tip top condition this summer. With temperatures set to climb again this weekend, after a chilly bank holiday many of us are likely making plans to spend time relaxing in the garden. 1 However, after a long winter of neglect, you may have found that your garden is in need of a bit of TLC. And whether pesky weeds or a drab looking patio are your main concern, the Gardenline 5L Pressure Sprayer is bound to make any job easier. Priced at just £7.99, the bargain buy will be available in stores from Thursday, May 8. Anyone keen to grab themselves a sprayer should head to their local Aldi as soon as possible since, as with all Specialbuys, the product is only available while stocks last. The sprayer is perfect for blasting your patio slabs with, to make them sparkling and looking as good as new. Additionally, according to Aldi, it is "great for weeds control". Although a warning displayed on the box warns that you cannot put herbicides into the sprayer, it can still help to banish weeds. Simply place a weed killing substance such as salt or white vinegar onto the weeds, and once they have died, blast them with the sprayer to dislodge the roots. "Use a pressure washer or a hose to remove the soil from the cracks so weeds can't germinate," explained Noelle Johnson, horticulturist and author of The Water-Smart Garden. "The strong stream of water from a pressure [washer] will, at times, dislodge the weed or at the very least cut it off below the surface of the crack," added Brad Fowler, urban horticulture extension agent. Aldi is selling a greenhouse that's the 'best $39.99 ever spent' and perfect for getting your garden ready The sprayer includes a long reach lance with an adjustable nozzle and safety valve making it simple to use. It holds up to five litres of water, and comes with a three year warranty, so you can be safe in the knowledge that it will help you tackle garden problems for years to come. Plus the product is miles cheaper than pressure sprayers from other stores, such as the Hozelock - Standard Pressure Sprayer, which is priced at £36.99 at B&Q. If weeds are taking over your garden, you can also try Aldi's Electric Weed Killer. More weed hacks MORE cheap hacks to banish weeds from your garden for good. BRUSH OFF: Gardening fans have raved about the Rolson Weed Brush, which you can buy from B&M. One social media user commented: "This is my new friend. £4 from B&M", whilst a second agreed: "I used one of these too and it's brilliant. It removes the whole weed too." BAKE IT: Gardening enthusiasts have also praised baking soda for tackling weeds. One man explained: ''What will then happen is the plants will absorb it, as they get damp when it starts to rain because they're thirsty - because it's been sunny. That's nature's way of killing it.'' WASH THIS: According to Sam Marlow, a gardening expert, washing powder is an affordable way to say goodbye to weeds. He advised: "If you're on a budget, there's a cheap way to keep weeds at bay. If you want to remove persistent unwanted plants from paths or patios, try using washing powder. It's a super easy way to banish weeds once and for all.' Perfect for penny pinchers, the Aldi dupe costs just £14.99, £123 cheaper the Bosch original which will set you back £127.99. The bonkers 'corded bruschetter,' flips between an astonishing four functions. Not only can it wipe away those pesky weeds with a hot air gun so powerful that it can also remove paint, but it also has a handy barbecue lighter and can varnish without the need for toxic chemicals. The Aldi version is actually stronger than its more expensive competitor with a 2000 watt blast compared to Bosch's meagre 950 watt capability. Unlike the mowtown massacre of traditional chemical weed killers, you'll finally win the war of the weeds with 'no brown spots in your lawn ' or horticultural 'collateral damage.' The Aldi offering even comes with five spare blades for when you inevitably drop one through a grate.
