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The Irish Sun
19 hours ago
- Lifestyle
- The Irish Sun
Lidl's £4.99 drought-resistant plant will thrive ALL summer long – as another 1million households hit by hosepipe ban
LIDL is selling an affordable plant that will keep thriving all summer long and attracts wildlife. The drought-resistant plant is perfect as more households are affected by hosepipe ban despite the scorching temperatures. Advertisement 2 Lavender is selling for £4.99 at Lidl Credit: Lidl The supermarket chain has introduced lavender pots for this week's bargains as gardeners will be searching for low-maintenance plants. The beautiful shrub is retailing for only £4.99 and comes in a pack of six. It can be planted in pots or borders, and has a height of 16 to 20cm. To get the most out of your lavender, plant it in a sunny spot with well-drained soil. Advertisement read more on fabulous The best part about lavender is that it won't need much watering and prefers to stay on the dry side. Lavender doesn't only adorn your garden, but also has many practical uses from attracting bees to being the base for essential oils. If you're looking to make your lavender grow bigger and bushier faster, a gardener has a you can try. HOSEPIPE BAN Anyone who is affected by the ban cannot use their hosepipe for the following purposes: Advertisement Most read in Fabulous Exclusive Exclusive Exclusive watering gardens filling paddling pools, hot tubs or swimming pools washing cars, patios, or windows Hosepipe ban for MILLIONS more Brits as fourth water firm is days from imposing restrictions Anyone who doesn't follow the hosepipe ban faces an up to £1,000 fine under the Management Act 2010. All four major water firms are yet to confirm the end date for the hosepipe ban. Up to five more regions could be in a by September, according to the Environment Agency. It comes after the Environment Agency declared the Solent and South Downs areas as experiencing "prolonged dry weather" and following the UK being hit with the driest spring in over 100 years. Advertisement 2 Thames Water said: "This year, the UK experienced one of its warmest and driest springs in over a century. "June was also England's warmest on record. The Environment Agency has put our area into the prolonged dry weather category. "That's why we need to bring in a hosepipe ban. Advertisement "It will help protect the environment and make sure there's enough water to go around this summer." MORE LIDL BARGAINS Plus, a has proven to be a fan favourite this summer season. And the retailer also offers significant savings on your favourite summer rosé. Lidl also has a 55p caffeine drink that fans say could rival the likes of Starbucks. Advertisement Full list of areas hit with hosepipe bans Yorkshire Water - a ban is in effect for all customers who get their water from the firm. Thames Water - a ban is taking effect in these postcodes: OX, GL, SN, RG4, RG8 and RG9 (Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Berkshire). South East Water - a ban is taking effect for households in Kent and Sussex, but not those in Surrey, Hampshire or Berkshire with the firm. Southern Water - a ban is taking effect for households in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight.
Scottish Sun
19 hours ago
- Lifestyle
- Scottish Sun
Lidl's £4.99 drought-resistant plant will thrive ALL summer long – as another 1million households hit by hosepipe ban
Read on to find out if you're affected by hosepipe ban THIRST TRAP Lidl's £4.99 drought-resistant plant will thrive ALL summer long – as another 1million households hit by hosepipe ban Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) LIDL is selling an affordable plant that will keep thriving all summer long and attracts wildlife. The drought-resistant plant is perfect as more households are affected by hosepipe ban despite the scorching temperatures. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Lavender is selling for £4.99 at Lidl Credit: Lidl The supermarket chain has introduced lavender pots for this week's bargains as gardeners will be searching for low-maintenance plants. The beautiful shrub is retailing for only £4.99 and comes in a pack of six. It can be planted in pots or borders, and has a height of 16 to 20cm. To get the most out of your lavender, plant it in a sunny spot with well-drained soil. The best part about lavender is that it won't need much watering and prefers to stay on the dry side. Lavender doesn't only adorn your garden, but also has many practical uses from attracting bees to being the base for essential oils. If you're looking to make your lavender grow bigger and bushier faster, a gardener has a 45p hack you can try. HOSEPIPE BAN Anyone who is affected by the ban cannot use their hosepipe for the following purposes: watering gardens filling paddling pools, hot tubs or swimming pools washing cars, patios, or windows Hosepipe ban for MILLIONS more Brits as fourth water firm is days from imposing restrictions Anyone who doesn't follow the hosepipe ban faces an up to £1,000 fine under the Management Act 2010. All four major water firms are yet to confirm the end date for the hosepipe ban. Up to five more regions could be in a drought by September, according to the Environment Agency. It comes after the Environment Agency declared the Solent and South Downs areas as experiencing "prolonged dry weather" and following the UK being hit with the driest spring in over 100 years. 2 Thames Water said: "This year, the UK experienced one of its warmest and driest springs in over a century. "June was also England's warmest on record. The Environment Agency has put our area into the prolonged dry weather category. "That's why we need to bring in a hosepipe ban. "It will help protect the environment and make sure there's enough water to go around this summer." MORE LIDL BARGAINS Plus, a viral tan from Lidl has proven to be a fan favourite this summer season. And the retailer also offers significant savings on your favourite summer rosé. Lidl also has a 55p caffeine drink that fans say could rival the likes of Starbucks.
The Sun
19 hours ago
- Climate
- The Sun
Lidl's £4.99 drought-resistant plant will thrive ALL summer long – as another 1million households hit by hosepipe ban
LIDL is selling an affordable plant that will keep thriving all summer long and attracts wildlife. The drought-resistant plant is perfect as more households are affected by hosepipe ban despite the scorching temperatures. The supermarket chain has introduced lavender pots for this week's bargains as gardeners will be searching for low-maintenance plants. The beautiful shrub is retailing for only £4.99 and comes in a pack of six. It can be planted in pots or borders, and has a height of 16 to 20cm. To get the most out of your lavender, plant it in a sunny spot with well-drained soil. The best part about lavender is that it won't need much watering and prefers to stay on the dry side. Lavender doesn't only adorn your garden, but also has many practical uses from attracting bees to being the base for essential oils. If you're looking to make your lavender grow bigger and bushier faster, a gardener has a 45p hack you can try. HOSEPIPE BAN watering gardens filling paddling pools, hot tubs or swimming pools washing cars, patios, or windows Hosepipe ban for MILLIONS more Brits as fourth water firm is days from imposing restrictions Anyone who doesn't follow the hosepipe ban faces an up to £1,000 fine under the Management Act 2010. All four major water firms are yet to confirm the end date for the hosepipe ban. Up to five more regions could be in a drought by September, according to the Environment Agency. It comes after the Environment Agency declared the Solent and South Downs areas as experiencing "prolonged dry weather" and following the UK being hit with the driest spring in over 100 years. Thames Water said: "This year, the UK experienced one of its warmest and driest springs in over a century. "June was also England 's warmest on record. The Environment Agency has put our area into the prolonged dry weather category. "That's why we need to bring in a hosepipe ban. "It will help protect the environment and make sure there's enough water to go around this summer." MORE LIDL BARGAINS Plus, a viral tan from Lidl has proven to be a fan favourite this summer season. Lidl also has a 55p caffeine drink that fans say could rival the likes of Starbucks.
The Irish Sun
21 hours ago
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Lidl Ireland fans rushing to buy bargain gadget for hot summer days at home – and it costs just €17.99
LIDL Ireland is set to release a game-changing gadget for the summer - and it's hitting shelves tomorrow. The 2 The Silvercrest 45W pedestal fan is on sale for €17.99 Credit: Lidl Ireland Now Lidl chiefs have the perfect product in stores as Ireland faces record-breaking summer temperatures. The bargain retailer is dropping the Silvercrest 45W pedestal fan in stores tomorrow. The handy appliance which will help customers cool down while still enjoying the sun. At €17.99, this bargain buy is available from July 17 to September 30 in stores across the country. READ MORE ON MONEY The fan features three different speeds and an oscillation function, as well as being adjustable in tilt and height. In the description the supermarket said: "SILVERCREST is the best-selling Small Kitchen and Household Appliances brand in Europe". Adding with the slogan: "Award-winning appliances for an award-worthy home". The fan represents a budget-friendly alternative to premium fan models such as the Dyson AM09 Hot + Cool Fan, which retails at around €360. Most read in The Irish Sun While the Dyson model offers the option of cold and warm air without the danger of moving blades, Even better, the fan is now on sale down from €19.99, meaning shoppers will save even more on this bargain gadget. In the wake of the recent MORE SUMMER SAVINGS A new Slushy Maker, perfect for making frozen drinks, is now available in Lidl stores across Ireland. Priced at only €19.99, it is on sale from July 3 to August 31. Featuring a 2-in-1 design that both crushes ice and mixes your ingredients, the maker can create slushies, frozen cocktails and more in just minutes. Like the fan, the slushy maker represents a budget-friendly alternative to premium appliances, such as the Ninja SLUSHi Frozen Drink Maker, which retails at around €380. Meanwhile, Lidl Ireland shoppers looking to save time when cooking this summer are in luck. The Silvercrest 1400W Digital Air Fryer will be on sale from tomorrow in stores across the country. At €29.99, the fryer is down from an original price of €37.99. The air fryer has excellent benefits, such as creating , low-fat alternatives to deep-fried food while saving time on cooking. THE HISTORY OF LIDL IN IRELAND LIDL first opened in Germany in 1973. Back then, it employed just three people, stocking 500 product lines. The first Irish store, located just off Molesworth Street in Dublin, was opened in 1999. This was Lidl's first entry into the Irish grocery market. Then, Lidl opened more stores in 2000, in Limerick, Letterkenny, Mullingar, Athlone, Cavan, Ballinasloe and Portlaoise. Now, the retailer has over 180 stores and three distribution centres, employing over 6,000 people. They work with a network of more than 260 Irish suppliers from the communities they operate in. 2 Lidl Ireland has also dropped a slushy maker and a must-have air fryer Credit: Getty Images - Getty
The Sun
2 days ago
- Lifestyle
- The Sun
Every Middle of Lidl bargain landing this week – including anti-allergy bedding & long-blooming flowers for just £1.99
LIDL shoppers are in for a treat this week with a variety of bargains hitting the middle aisle. From plants and children's toys to bathroom buys and hardware, you can grab everything you need in one go. Lidl customers will be able to get their hands on savvy deals, with new buys launching every Thursday and Sunday. Green-fingered shopers can pick up a variety of indoor and outdoor plants this summer. Designed to be low maintenance, this decor item will "add serenity" to your home. Meanwhile, you can fill out your flower beds with bedding plants for just £1.99 or a dianthus for the same price. You can also attract bees and other pollinators to your garden with a £4.99 lavender. There are a variety of other items on offer, with all plant buys set to hit shelves on Thursday, July 17. Children's toys You can also grab deals on a variety of kid's toys, including a Portable Basketball Hoop for £39.99 and a Triple Swing Set for £54.99. And shoppers can choose from a football, basketball, or volleyball, all available for £5.99 each. For indoor days, there are a collection of puzzle, activity, and colouring books available, from £1.29. All these items hit the middle aisle on Thursday, July 17. Five Lidl rosés you need this summer, according to a wine expert - a £6.99 buy is as light & crispy as £22 Whispering Angel Home buys You can pick up a range of home gadgets, including a Singer Sewing Machine for just £99.99 and a Silvercrest Personal Care Hair Waver for £14.99. The sewing machine will be available from Thursday, July 17, while the bathroom buys won't hit shelves until Sunday, July 20. Other bathroom gadgets include a Silvercrest Personal Care Ionic Hair Dryer for just £9.99, Oral-B Electric Toothbrushes for £39.99, and Silvercrest Personal Care Facial Hair Remover for just £7.99. Car and hardware buys Lidl shoppers can also nab a Parkside Car Polisher Spot Repair for just £29.99 and an Ultimate Speed Mini-Compressor for £12.99, both available from Thursday, July 17. Meanwhile, a variety of Parkside gadgets are also hitting the middle aisle on Sunday, July 20. Why do Aldi and Lidl have such fast checkouts IF you've ever shopped in Aldi or Lidl then you'll probably have experienced its ultra-fast checkout staff. Aldi's speedy reputation is no mistake, in fact, the supermarket claims that its tills are 40 per cent quicker than rivals. It's all part of Aldi's plan to be as efficient as possible - and this, the budget shop claims, helps keep costs low for shoppers. Efficient barcodes on packaging means staff are able to scan items as quickly as possible, with the majority of products having multiple barcodes to speed up the process. It also uses 'shelf-ready' packaging which keeps costs low when it comes to replenishing stock. The Parkside Wet & Dry Vacuum Cleaner will be available for just £54.99, while a 46-piece Parkside Ratchet Set is listed for £9.99. Bedding And Lidl shoppers will also be able to pick up a variety of allergy-friendly bedding. This includes a two-pack of Slumberdown Anti-Allergy Pillow Protectors for just £4.99, a Single Slumberdown Anti-Allergy Mattress Protector, also available for £4.99. These bedding buys along with some others will land in the middle aisle on Sunday, July 20. More Lidl offers Plus, a viral tan from Lidl has proven to be a fan favourite this summer season.
