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The Irish Sun
23-05-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Poundland is selling a ‘trending' cheap £5 garden buy that'll light up your outdoor space – and make it colourful too
BUDGET retailer Poundland is selling a cheap £5 buy that will brighten up your outdoor space. The garden accessories have had their price slashed in a clearance sale. Advertisement 1 The budget lights are the perfect way to illuminate your garden Credit: Poundland Going from £6 to just £5, the cheap solar powered LED Featuring coloured bulbs, the string of lights can be put up in your garden to add a splash of colour to the space. The Pepco solar powered lights come in a pack of 20. They are strung along a 2.85 metre wire to provide excellent coverage for your Advertisement Read more in Fabulous With warm white LED lights and coloured bulbs the solar powered lights create a lovely ambience. Poundland boasts that the lights are easy to install and have long lasting performance. The lights can be bought in store or online with Poundland offering UK mainland delivery options. They can operate perfectly fine outside, being designed for use in gardens. Advertisement Most read in Fabulous A clearance sale reduced the light's price from £6 to just £5. Poundland warns that the items are selling quick though, with hundreds of interested customers. Once sold out the garden accessory will be gone so shoppers will need to rush if they want them. The lights are solar powered but come with a Advertisement Powered by a 1.2V 300mAh NI-MH the garden accessory will offer excellent illumination. Poundland called the lights the "perfect addition to your garden décor." With a host of different Pink, green and yellow bulbs are all included with the lights, offering plenty of variety. Advertisement Poundland said: "These energy-efficient lights are powered by solar energy, making them an eco-friendly and cost-effective option for your outdoor lighting needs. "With easy installation and long-lasting performance, the Pepco Solar-Powered LED 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.
The Irish Sun
14-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- The Irish Sun
Asda brings back its sell-out garden lounge chair for just £39 – but you'll need to be quick
ASDA has brought back its sell-out garden lounge chair which retails for only £39. Shoppers need to rush to nab the stylish garden furniture piece before it's too late. Advertisement 1 SELL-OUT £39 George Home lounge chair is back, but shoppers need to be quick! Credit: ASDA As the weather gets warmer, more people are spending time outside soaking in the sunshine. If you want to lay back and read a book, sunbathe or simply lounge around under the rays, Asda has the perfect product. The viral striped lounge chair has been brought back thanks to popular demand. But it won't stay for long as it sold out twice last year, vanishing from the shelves within weeks. Advertisement read more on fabulous The chair now comes in two colours - neutral striped and green checkered material. The steel frame with its minimalistic and sleek look blends in with most styles, while the built-in head cushion provides extra comfort. The chair is available to buy from Asda website now but customers are told to hurry. If you're looking for more ways to spice up your garden, Aldi has also brought back its sell-out range. Advertisement Most read in Fabulous The collection includes a fan-favourite sofa that could completely revamp your outdoor space. The Rattan Effect Corner Sofa, priced at £199.99, has already hit the stores. I gave my garden a spring makeover for just £22 - using Shein & Home Bargains buys that saved me £70 The stylish corner unit features a reversible lounge section, so it can be set up on the left or right depending on your garden. Aldi's version comes in hundreds of pounds cheaper than similar sets at B&Q and The Range, which retail for up to £500. Advertisement Viral egg chairs have also made a comeback with Lidl and B&Q bringing their own versions. Customers can pick up the for just £149.99, and Lidl Plus members can knock an extra £20 off. A similar buy is available from B&Q, but at significantly higher price point. The Advertisement Asda's 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.
The Irish Sun
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
I haven't got a garden but gave my balcony a makeover thanks to bargains from B&M – a £4 buy was great for adding colour
A MOTHER has revealed that she hasn't got a garden, so decided to give her balcony a mega makeover. Victoria Wright, who is better known as 'Vickaboox' online, nabbed a haul of bargain buys from B&M to add colour and style to her 2 A savvy mum has shared how she turned her boring balcony into a beautiful space, all whilst on a budget Credit: tiktok/@vickaboox 2 Victoria Wright stocked up on bargain buys from B&M and swore by a £4 buy for adding colour to the space Credit: tiktok/@vickaboox The 29-year-old content creator, who has a baby boy called Christopher, not only used £10 bamboo to add Showing off her balcony transformation online, the mum-of-one who lives in a flat, explained: 'I have mum guilt because it's 25 degrees and I don't have a garden - but what I do have is my boyfriend's bank card, free will and 'No garden, no problem - I will just create a rooftop pool party on the balcony.' After heading to B&M and stocking up on purse-friendly finds, Victoria gave her balcony a 'good clean and clear out'. Read more real life stories She recognised: 'You may find As well as buying bamboo for just £10 to As well as this, she picked up wind spinners which were only £4 a pack and instantly added colour to the space. She also nabbed a Most read in Fabulous To finish off the balcony and really add to the 'pool party' vibes, Victoria bought a What was once a very neglected space has since been given a total new look ready for summer - and we think it's incredibly impressive considering it was done on a tight budget. I don't have a garden so made a 10p paddling pool on my balcony - it was brilliant but my downstairs neighbours will never forgive me Showing off her gorgeous balcony, the influencer beamed: 'This was the finished result and I can confirm that Chrissy absolutely loved it.' The TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @ 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. Social media users beam Social media users were impressed with Victoria's balcony makeover and many eagerly raced to the comments to express this. This is an amazing idea TikTok user One person said: 'Aww it looks fab you've given me inspiration. "I have a small courtyard garden and always thought it was too small for anything but love this.' How to save money at B&M Shoppers have saved hundreds of pounds a year by using B&M's scanner app. The scanner lets you see if an item's price is cheaper than advertised on the shop floor label. Products that are typically discounted are seasonal items and old stock that B&M is trying to shift. The app is free to download off the B&M Stores mobile app via Google Play or the Apple App Store. According to one ex-B&M manager, Here's how you can join the B&M bargain hunt: Download the B&M app for free on any smartphone with an App Store or Google Play. Once you've installed it on your device, click on the option labelled "more" on the bottom, right-hand side of the app home page. You'll then find an option that says "barcode scanner". Click on this and you'll open a camera screen. Use the camera to hover over the barcode of the product you wish to check. If the price comes up as lower, take it to the cash desk and it will automatically scan at the lower price. You don't need to sign up to the B&M app to use the barcode scanner. Another added: 'This is an amazing idea.' A third commented: 'Looks lovely.' At the same time, someone else penned: '*Redoes entire balcony after watching this.*' Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club
The Irish Sun
30-04-2025
- Lifestyle
- The Irish Sun
Shoppers go wild for ‘really good quality' Home Bargains garden buy that adds a touch of glam for less than £20
HOME Bargains has been sending shoppers into a frenzy this spring with their garden range. And the shop's popularity shows no signs of slowing down as fans go wild for a new garden buy to add a chic touch to their garden. 2 Home Bargains has shoppers running to stores Credit: Getty 2 Gardeners are after their new rattan planters to add a glam touch Credit: Facebook/ExtremeCouponingAndBargainsUK The discount retailer has shoppers yet again racing to stores, this time for a gorgeous rattan planter. The large black and beige mixed rattan planter costs just £19.99 and is designed to withstand the unpredictable UK weather. Made from sturdy plastic instead of wood, it can withstand rain as well. One shopper who purchased a few of the plant pots was so impressed that she decided to share her bargain find on social media. READ MORE ON GARDENING Alison Tribe took to the Facebook group, snap of her latest purchase. She said: "Lovely new rattan planters, Home Bargains, £19.99. "Had different sizes, all different prices, really pleased with it to add different blooms to the garden." In the image she shared, she had already gotten to work and filled the plant pots with some gorgeous purple Scabiosas. Most read in Fabulous The plant pots were the perfect addition to add a touch of glam to her garden and matched her egg chair perfectly. While the plant pots are currently in stores, they are yet to be placed on the Home Bargains website. Avid Many loved the stylish addition to Alison's garden and couldn't wait to get their own. One person wrote: "Are they plastic? They are pretty." Alison replied: "Yeah, really good quality." 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. Another commented: 'Saw these today, they look lovely! Thanks for posting." "They are lovely," penned a third. Meanwhile a fourth said: "These are well nice ." Someone else added: 'I have them, they are lovely." Fabulous will pay for your exclusive stories. Just email: fabulousdigital@ and pop EXCLUSIVE in the subject line .
The Irish Sun
24-04-2025
- Lifestyle
- The Irish Sun
Shoppers race to nab ‘great value' Home Bargains buy that transforms your fence & lights up gardens for summer evenings
SHOPPERS are going wild for a 'great value' buy from Home Bargains that will light up your garden in no time. So if you want to get your outside space guest-ready for spring, then you've come to the right place. 3 Shoppers are going wild for a £29.99 Home Bargains buy that'll add style to your outside space 3 The 'great value' buy brightens up gardens in no time Credit: Facebook 3 Not only is it purse-friendly, but it's sure to leave your guests (and neighbours) impressed Credit: Facebook Not only is this buy perfect for those with a tight budget, but it's sure to transform your It comes after one savvy shopper was left beaming when she spotted the Firefly Blossom Trellis Solar Lights when browsing in her local Home Bargains store. Thrilled with her finds, Karen Nicoll stocked up and bought four panels. Priced at £29.99 each, Karen's mega haul cost her £119.96 in total. Read more shopping stories The savvy woman attached the artificial flower panels to her garden Overjoyed with her garden's transformation, Karen raced to social media to show others, leaving many open-mouthed. Posting on Alongside the pictures of her garden, Karen beamed: 'This flower wall from Most read in Fabulous Thrilled with how the She then added: 'Perfect for dressing up your Beautiful garden pieces in Home Bargains that'll transform your outdoor haven 'Would definitely recommend.' These stunning, This flower wall from Home Bargains is good quality and great value Karen Nicoll Not only are they easy to install, but even better, they are maintenance-free too. The Blossom Trellis Solar Lights are currently not available to order online, but can be bought in Home Bargains stores nationwide, while stocks last. 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. As well as looking fabulous, they're great for those on a budget, but you'll need to move fast to nab them. Big divide Karen's Facebook post has clearly impressed many, as it has quickly racked up 419 likes and 98 comments. But social media users were left totally divided by Karen's That's cute Facebook user One person said: 'Looks lovely.' Another added: 'Looks fantastic.' 5 things you didn't know about Home Bargains Home Bargains was founded by Tom Morris It's official name is TJ Morris Ltd but trades as Home Bargains The first store was opened in Liverpool in 1976 Around 30% of the stores range comprises clearance lines There are 575 stores nationwide A third commented: 'That's cute.' Despite this, at the same time, one user warned: 'They are pretty but after the flowers get sun faded they just look pale and dead.' A second chimed in: 'Ours stopped working after about three weeks.' Meanwhile, one bargain hunter snapped: 'Too expensive!' Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club
