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Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Lifestyle
- Scottish Sun
Shoppers race to Aldi to grab the perfect buy to elevate your garden and you'll get change from a tenner
Plus, eight plants to brighten up your garden this summer WATER BUY! Shoppers race to Aldi to grab the perfect buy to elevate your garden and you'll get change from a tenner ALDI fans are racing to stores to pick up a must-have buy to elevate the garden. With summer just around the corner, we're all trying to make the most of our gardens and this bargain buy is the perfect addition. Advertisement 3 Aldi are selling a garden must-have later this week Credit: Getty 3 The solar panelled water fountain is perfect to add some glam to your garden Credit: Aldi One eager shopper shared the buy coming to stores later this week on social media. Taking to Gardening On A Budget, Yvonne Courtney, shared the buy with the group's 450k members. She said: "For those of you who are asking about solar fountains, Aldi will be having them next week!" The image showed a solar fountain to create a water feature in the garden. Advertisement The budget-friendly item can be bought either curved or angular, depending on the type of pot you want to put it in. Each of the solar fountains come with seven spray patterns. The best part is that it will cost nothing to run as it runs off the sun and costs just £6.99 to buy. The garden decor comes into stores this Sunday, so if you want it for yourself, head to your local Aldi early. Advertisement Also up for grabs on Sunday in the German retailer is a stunning mosaic bird bath for £17.99, as well as a pack of four solar path disc lights for £9.99. For green-fingered folk, Aldi is also selling a heap of gardening essentials. 3 It comes in two sizes and has seven water patterns Credit: Aldi Mrs Hinch raves about £2 Home Bargains buy that 'adds charm to your garden' & a £10 product that's 'cheaper than Amazon' Gardening gloves can be picked up for £1.99 as well as pruning shears for £3.99. Advertisement Those who saw Yvonne's post were eager to get the garden buys for themselves. One person wrote: "I want one or two." Another commented: 'This would look cute." 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. "Keep your eyes peeled," penned a third to a friend. Advertisement Meanwhile a fourth said: "I need a couple, mine broke." "They have the pot in stores now,' claimed a fifth. Someone else added: 'We need one." Fabulous will pay for your exclusive stories. Just email: fabulousdigital@ and pop EXCLUSIVE in the subject line.
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Lifestyle
- The Irish Sun
Shoppers race to Aldi to grab the perfect buy to elevate your garden and you'll get change from a tenner
ALDI fans are racing to stores to pick up a must-have buy to elevate the garden. With summer just around the corner, we're all trying to make the most of our gardens and this 3 Aldi are selling a garden must-have later this week Credit: Getty 3 The solar panelled water fountain is perfect to add some glam to your garden Credit: Aldi One eager shopper shared the buy Taking to She said: "For those of you who are asking about solar fountains, Aldi will be having them next week!" The image showed a READ MORE ON GARDENING The budget-friendly item can be bought either curved or angular, depending on the type of pot you want to put it in. Each of the The best part is that it will cost nothing to run as it runs off the sun and costs just £6.99 to buy. The garden decor comes into stores this Sunday, so if you want it for yourself, head to your local Aldi early. Most read in Fabulous Also up for grabs on Sunday in the German retailer is a stunning mosaic bird bath for £17.99, as well as a pack of four solar path disc lights for £9.99. For green-fingered folk, Aldi is also selling a heap of gardening essentials. 3 It comes in two sizes and has seven water patterns Credit: Aldi Mrs Hinch raves about £2 Home Bargains buy that 'adds charm to your garden' & a £10 product that's 'cheaper than Amazon' Gardening gloves can be picked up for £1.99 as well as pruning shears for £3.99. Those who saw Yvonne's post were eager to get the garden buys for themselves. One person wrote: "I want one or two." Another commented: 'This would look cute." 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. "Keep your eyes peeled," penned a third to a friend. Meanwhile a fourth said: "I need a couple, mine broke." "They have the pot in stores now,' claimed a fifth. Someone else added: 'We need one." Fabulous will pay for your exclusive stories. Just email: fabulousdigital@ and pop EXCLUSIVE in the subject line .
The Irish Sun
6 days ago
- Lifestyle
- The Irish Sun
I transformed a £10.50 Aldi buy into a ‘jaw-dropping' garden feature & people think it's ‘really impressive'
A DIY enthusiast has shared the simple way she transformed a £10.50 Aldi buy into a jaw-dropping garden feature. So if you want to add some style to your garden for spring but your purse is feeling tighter than ever before, then you've come to the right place. Advertisement 3 A savvy woman has revealed how she transformed a cheap Aldi planter into a gorgeous garden feature Credit: Facebook/BARGAIN LOVERS Poundland, Home Bargains, B&M, Primark, The Range & More 3 Laura Trott used Amazon and Home Bargains buys to give the supermarket buy a glow up Credit: Facebook/BARGAIN LOVERS Poundland, Home Bargains, B&M, Primark, The Range & More 3 Many have been left incredibly impressed by the "beautiful" idea Credit: Facebook/BARGAIN LOVERS Poundland, Home Bargains, B&M, Primark, The Range & More Laura Trott, a savvy Rather than put a Eager to show off her Posting on Advertisement Read more Fabulous stories Alongside her post, Laura penned: 'I turned this £10 Aldi UK planter into a faux fish pond.' The As well as this, she also added in a lily pad which she got from Laura explained that you can buy solar water fountains from just £8 online, but she opted for a slightly more expensive one that lights up at night. Advertisement Most read in Fabulous As well as this, she also added in stones that she got for just £4.50 from While many garden features similar to this retail anywhere from £56 to £180 online, Laura spent just £42.99 in total on hers, making her Mrs Hinch raves about £2 Home Bargains buy that 'adds charm to your garden' & a £10 product that's 'cheaper than Amazon' And it's clear that Laura's faux fish pond has left many very impressed, as her post has quickly racked up 1,100 likes and 512 comments. Users eagerly raced to the comments to praise the 'jaw-dropping' feature, which many thought looked 'beautiful'. Advertisement Garden features that add the most value to a house A well-kept garden can add anywhere between 5-20% to the value of a property. 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% One person said: 'Love it!! I'm going to do it with my boys! Thank you!' Another added: 'Really impressive.' Great idea! I'm going to try this!! Facebook user A third commented: 'So cute.' Meanwhile, someone else beamed: 'Truly amazingly beautifully beautiful.' Advertisement But that's not all, as another Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club 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
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
Scottish Sun
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish 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. 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 in the post on the Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK group. "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." "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 Mrs Hinch ones last year lol!" another admitted. "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. "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. 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. 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." "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."
