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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
21-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- The Irish Sun
Asda is selling a fun garden décor buy for £60 less than Debenhams – it's perfect for sunny days
HOLIDAY-enthusiasts are sprucing up their homes with a tropical-themed garden accessory. Summer-loving customers can't get enough of a chic addition to their outer areas - for a slice of the price. 2 Sun lovers have been amazed at Asda's £35 Tiki parasol Credit: Asda 2 The Debenhams version is going for a whopping £94.95 Credit: Debenhams Asda is offering a Hawaiian style Tiki Beach parasol courtesy of George Home for just £35. While Debenhams' Hula Thatched Patio Tiki Umbrella has been reduced from its original £244.95, it still comes in at £94.95. The stylish Asda sun shade boasts a raffia effect top and simple push up and down function to make it extra to use. Adjustable and elegant, it also comes with a carry bag if you want to take it elsewhere. Read more Fans commented: "I bought this and I absolutely love it. It looks fantastic. Well worth the money." "I absolutely love this parasol. I was looking for one but didn't want to spend a fortune for it to then break. This is quirky and a very good price. I think I need to buy another one as I love it so much," praised a second happy customer. "Great addition to the garden. Compliments my restful area and gives it that holiday feeling when looking out from the hot tub," penned another user. "Loved this tiki parasol. Bought it for my garden. Reminds me of being on holiday at the beach. Very good quality," commended a fourth fan. Most read in Fabulous "Feels like I'm in Hawaii!!!!" approved another. Elsewhere, customers have been double impressed by the superstore's garden furniture. 'I only went in for cheese!' shopper admits as she's wowed by new Asda arrivals, including the 'perfect holiday co-ord' Shoppers have praised Asda's chic summer sets, one of which is on sale for less than £140. Other happy customers have shared their delight on the . The set, made from corrosion-resistant galvanised steel and weather resistant textoline seating material, comprises a sofa, two arm chairs and a glass-topped coffee table - perfect for sun or cloud bathing. 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.
Scottish Sun
18-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Scottish Sun
Asda is selling a chic, compact garden furniture set for £135 & it's perfect for relaxing on with an Aperol Spritz
All recommendations within this article are informed by expert editorial opinion. If you click on a link in this story we may earn affiliate revenue. Its compact size is perfect if you've got a smaller garden too GAME, SET, MATCH Asda is selling a chic, compact garden furniture set for £135 & it's perfect for relaxing on with an Aperol Spritz Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) GARDEN furniture can be expensive. So when you see a chic set on sale for less than £140, you need to grab it fast. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Kelly took to Facebook to share the chic and compact garden furniture set she got from Asda for £139 Credit: facebook/extremecouponingandbargainsuk 4 It's perfect for relaxing on with a cheeky cocktail this summer Credit: facebook/extremecouponingandbargainsuk 4 Even Kelly's dog looked to be a fan of the four-piece set Credit: facebook/extremecouponingandbargainsuk And that's exactly what Kelly did, when she spotted a metal sofa set for just £139 in Asda. She took to the Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK group on Facebook to share her bargain buy, as well as pictures of the four-piece set in her garden. "Nice little garden set from Asda George! £139," she wrote alongside the pictures. The snaps also showed her dog enjoying the set, while she relaxed with what looked like a cheeky cocktail or Aperol Spritz. "Absolute nightmare to build on my own but I think the dog's happy with her new sunbathing setup!" Kelly added. The set, made from corrosion-resistant galvanised steel and weather resistant textoline seating material, comprises a sofa, two arm chairs and a glass-topped coffee table. And people were quick to comment on Kelly's post, with one writing: "I have this too from Asda, love it!" "Asda have some lovely sets in," another added. "I like that! Cute doggo," a third commented. "Love the colour," someone else gushed. Shoppers urged 'not to blink' and get their hands on Home Bargains garden essential that sold out fast last time and it makes your garden extra cute - TikTok homebargainsofficialuk Kelly wasn't the only happy customer either, with others taking to the George website to share their positive reviews. "Beautiful set, exactly what my garden wanted," one wrote. "Looks good and ideal to fit garden due to size," another added. "Really good value, comfortable, and sturdy once assembled," a third commented. "Lovely garden set, had so many compliments about it," someone else wrote. "Lovely colour, comfy and solid looks like it would last. Would recommend!" 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 brilliant outdoor garden seating set which was great value for money," another gushed. "Comfortable and good quality, it was perfect for a patio area at the top of my garden for catching the sun and enjoying summer." As someone else wrote: "I visited a friend who I hadn't seen for ages and commented on her garden furniture. "Went home, looked up this set on the Asda website and asked my husband if we could buy it saying it's really comfortable and not too expensive. "It arrived and we are very pleased. Skip forward a couple of weeks, we had some friends round who love the set and were looking at garden furniture they are now the proud owners of two sets in black. "They really liked ours!" However, other people commenting on Kelly's post admitted they'd been able to find the same, or incredibly similar, sets in other places for less than £139. "Tesco doing for £99 too," one wrote. "Lovely set!" "They have the black version in The Range. It's down to £79.99," another said. As a third commented: "I got exactly the same set last year - £20 in the end of season sale."
The Irish Sun
18-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- The Irish Sun
Asda is selling a chic, compact garden furniture set for £135 & it's perfect for relaxing on with an Aperol Spritz
GARDEN furniture can be expensive. So when you see a chic set on sale for less than £140, you need to grab it fast. 4 Kelly took to Facebook to share the chic and compact garden furniture set she got from Asda for £139 Credit: facebook/extremecouponingandbargainsuk 4 It's perfect for relaxing on with a cheeky cocktail this summer Credit: facebook/extremecouponingandbargainsuk 4 Even Kelly's dog looked to be a fan of the four-piece set Credit: facebook/extremecouponingandbargainsuk And that's exactly what Kelly did, when she spotted a metal sofa set for just £139 in Asda. She took to the "Nice little garden set from Asda George! £139," she wrote alongside the pictures. The snaps also showed her dog enjoying the set, while she relaxed with what looked like a cheeky cocktail or Aperol Spritz. Read more Garden stories "Absolute nightmare to build on my own but I think the dog's happy with her new sunbathing setup!" Kelly added. The set, made from corrosion-resistant galvanised steel and weather resistant textoline seating material, comprises a sofa, two arm chairs and a glass-topped coffee table. And people were quick to comment on Kelly's post, with one writing: "I have this too from Asda, love it!" "Asda have some lovely sets in," another added. Most read in Fabulous "I like that! Cute doggo," a third commented. "Love the colour," someone else gushed. Shoppers urged 'not to blink' and get their hands on Home Bargains garden essential that sold out fast last time and it makes your garden extra cute - TikTok homebargainsofficialuk Kelly wasn't the only happy customer either, with others taking to the "Beautiful set, exactly what my garden wanted," one wrote. "Looks good and ideal to fit garden due to size," another added. "Really good value, comfortable, and sturdy once assembled," a third commented. "Lovely garden set, had so many compliments about it," someone else wrote. "Lovely colour, comfy and solid looks like it would last. Would recommend!" 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 brilliant outdoor garden seating set which was great value for money," another gushed. "Comfortable and good quality, it was perfect for a patio area at the top of my garden for catching the sun and enjoying summer." As someone else wrote: "I visited a friend who I hadn't seen for ages and commented on her garden furniture. "Went home, looked up this set on the Asda website and asked my husband if we could buy it saying it's really comfortable and not too expensive. "It arrived and we are very pleased. Skip forward a couple of weeks, we had some friends round who love the set and were looking at garden furniture they are now the proud owners of two sets in black. "They really liked ours!" However, other people commenting on Kelly's post admitted they'd been able to find the same, or incredibly similar, sets in other places for less than £139. "Tesco doing for £99 too," one wrote. "Lovely set!" "They have the black version in The Range. It's down to £79.99," another said. As a third commented: "I got exactly the same set last year - £20 in the end of season sale." 4 The supermarket is known for its epic bargains Credit: Getty
The Irish Sun
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
The supermarket you need to visit to nab a HUGE egg chair for just £109 & it'll turn your garden into a relaxing haven
THEY'RE one of the most popular garden items when the hot weather hits. But egg chairs are such a summer favourite that they often sell out in every high street store. Advertisement 3 These £179 egg chairs are just £109 in Tesco with a Clubcard Credit: Facebook/ExtremeCouponingAndBargainsUK 3 The news of the viral chair being in stock has sent shoppers racing to their local Tesco Credit: Getty So it's no wonder that shoppers are racing to their local Tesco, after finding out they can nab one of the viral chairs for just £109. Not only that, but the chair is HUGE. Sammi took to Facebook after purchasing one of the £179 chairs for £109 using her Tesco Clubcard. "You'd need a big car," she added Advertisement Read more Shopping stories "We had to unpack in the car park to make it fit!" "Is it comfortable? I saw it today at my Tesco," one person asked in the comments section. "Yess so comfy and bigger than a lot of egg chairs I've seen," Sammi replied. "Also cushion very padded and takes up a lot of the egg, whereas a lot of these chairs have minimal cushion." Advertisement Most read in Fabulous "I saw this and loved it much nicer shape than the cage like ones elsewhere, but I have no where to put one as I brought the "I need one!" a third gushed. I transformed my garden on a budget and turned it into the Love Island villa - it has a firepit, hot tub and even an egg chair "I can see myself chilling in this!" someone else said. "Bargain!! I love my egg chair which is was that price when I bought it!" another added. Advertisement "What's the measurements of the box it comes in?" someone else asked. With Sammi replying: "Oh I don't know. I'm sorry we had to abandon the box!" But if you can't get your hands on one of the highly coveted Tesco chairs, it's worth popping along to Morrisons. "I got one for £95 in Morrisons and it has four legs which has made it feel super safe," one wrote. Advertisement 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. And when someone else asked if that was a recent purchase, the person replied: "Yes. a couple of weeks ago. "They had some £95 ones and some for £149." "I also got one in Morrisons," another commented. "It was the last of the old model and on the shop floor… got it for £80 because it was on display." Advertisement "The shop assistant said the new model is virtually the same, the only difference is the box says 'Nutmeg' on it!" someone else wrote. "That was £140." 3 Another option if the Tesco chair is sold out is this one, which one person picked up on Shein for £104 Credit: Facebook/ExtremeCouponingAndBargainsUK
