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Scottish Sun
13-07-2025
- General
- Scottish Sun
Wake up to a weed-free lawn for months thanks to Aldi's £10 gadget that pulls them out without bending or kneeling down
Plus the garden features that add the most value to your house WEED IT OUT Wake up to a weed-free lawn for months thanks to Aldi's £10 gadget that pulls them out without bending or kneeling down Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) WEEDING is the great chore of gardening - and they can grow faster during the hot summer weather, and can be tricky to manage. But scrabbling about on your hands and knees to remove them from flower beds or patios can be back-breaking labour. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Aldi's £10 gadget removes weeds in seconds & stops them growing back Credit: Aldi But, it's a necessary task if you want to keep your garden looking fresh and bright this summer. Aldi's weed puller However, with Aldi's new weed puller, your garden will be weed free in not time. The nifty gadget costs just £9.99 and is available in stores from Sunday the 13th July. It's easy to use and comes with an integrated foot pedal to help keep your garden free from weeds. It also has an ergonomic handle so that it's comfortable to use which makes the job less harsh on your body. Measuring 100x23x5cm it is only on sale in stores for those aged over 18 years old. Other weed hacks A frustrated Brit has revealed how a 55p kitchen cupboard staple blitzed the stubborn weeds taking over their patio – and they haven't grown back since, And The Range has the perfect budget tool to help blitz pesky garden weeds this summer. Plus, if you're in need of a weeding hack that is sure to stop pesky plants popping up all over your garden - fear not, you've come to the right place. Alan Titchmarsh has revealed his go-to gadget that instantly destroys weeds. Another gardening expert has also revealed how to drastically reduce the time spent trying to get rid of weeds. Pollyanna Wilkinson shared her must-try tips for thriving borders without hours of work. And Martin Stewart, Ryobi's National Trainer, spoke exclusively to Fabulous about the best ways to get rid of weeds and why using bleach is the worst thing you could do. Finally, another expert has revealed a 49p hack for killing pesky patio weeds - and it can get rid of slugs and snails too. 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. 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% Garden styling hacks You can add a "chic" touch to your outdoor area with this budget Home Bargains decor buy. The item has been described as a "stylish and eco-friendly" fixture which "combines warm white LED lighting with a chic planter". And another Home Bargains solar light levels up your garden for just £2.99. And Aldi's £44 middle aisle buy is perfect for garden parties this summer – and it's cheaper than the Lidl version. And another Aldi buy will give your garden privacy for just £19 this summer. Plus a 79p item that's already in your cupboard can also help elevate your outdoor space.
The Irish Sun
13-07-2025
- General
- The Irish Sun
Wake up to a weed-free lawn for months thanks to Aldi's £10 gadget that pulls them out without bending or kneeling down
WEEDING is the great chore of gardening - and they can grow faster during the hot summer weather, and can be tricky to manage. But scrabbling about on your hands and knees to remove them from flower beds or patios 1 Aldi's £10 gadget removes weeds in seconds & stops them growing back Credit: Aldi But, it's a necessary task if you want to keep your Aldi's weed puller However, with Aldi's new weed puller, your garden will be The nifty gadget costs just £9.99 and is available in stores from Sunday the 13th July. It's easy to use and comes with an integrated foot pedal to help keep Garden Hacks It also has an ergonomic handle so that it's comfortable to use which makes the job less harsh on your body. Measuring 100x23x5cm it is only on sale in stores for those aged over 18 years old. Other weed hacks A frustrated Brit has revealed how a 55p kitchen cupboard staple blitzed the stubborn weeds taking over their patio – And summer . Most read in Fabulous Plus, if you're in need of a weeding hack that is sure to stop pesky plants popping up all over your garden - Alan Titchmarsh has revealed his go-to gadget that instantly destroys weeds. Another gardening expert has also revealed Pollyanna Wilkinson shared her must-try tips for thriving borders without hours of work. And Martin Stewart, 's National Trainer, spoke exclusively to Fabulous about the Finally, another expert has revealed a 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% Garden styling hacks You can add a "chic" touch to your outdoor area with this budget The item has been described as a "stylish and eco-friendly" fixture which "combines warm white LED lighting with a chic planter". And another Home Bargains solar light levels up your garden for just £2.99. And Aldi's £44 middle aisle buy is And another Plus a 79p item that's already in your cupboard can also
The Sun
13-07-2025
- General
- The Sun
Wake up to a weed-free lawn for months thanks to Aldi's £10 gadget that pulls them out without bending or kneeling down
WEEDING is the great chore of gardening - and they can grow faster during the hot summer weather, and can be tricky to manage. But scrabbling about on your hands and knees to remove them from flower beds or patios can be back-breaking labour. 1 But, it's a necessary task if you want to keep your garden looking fresh and bright this summer. Aldi's weed puller However, with Aldi 's new weed puller, your garden will be weed free in not time. The nifty gadget costs just £9.99 and is available in stores from Sunday the 13th July. It's easy to use and comes with an integrated foot pedal to help keep your garden free from weeds. It also has an ergonomic handle so that it's comfortable to use which makes the job less harsh on your body. Measuring 100x23x5cm it is only on sale in stores for those aged over 18 years old. Other weed hacks A frustrated Brit has revealed how a 55p kitchen cupboard staple blitzed the stubborn weeds taking over their patio – and they haven't grown back since, And The Range has the perfect budget tool to help blitz pesky garden weeds this summer. Plus, if you're in need of a weeding hack that is sure to stop pesky plants popping up all over your garden - fear not, you've come to the right place. Alan Titchmarsh has revealed his go-to gadget that instantly destroys weeds. Another gardening expert has also revealed how to drastically reduce the time spent trying to get rid of weeds. Pollyanna Wilkinson shared her must-try tips for thriving borders without hours of work. Finally, another expert has revealed a 49p hack for killing pesky patio weeds - and it can get rid of slugs and snails too. 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% Garden styling hacks You can add a "chic" touch to your outdoor area with this budget Home Bargains decor buy. The item has been described as a "stylish and eco-friendly" fixture which "combines warm white LED lighting with a chic planter". And another Home Bargains solar light levels up your garden for just £2.99. And Aldi's £44 middle aisle buy is perfect for garden parties this summer – and it's cheaper than the Lidl version. Plus a 79p item that's already in your cupboard can also help elevate your outdoor space.
The Guardian
27-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- The Guardian
The hottest trend in gardening? The coveted outdoor kitchen
This week, I read that Joa Studholme, Farrow & Ball's colour curator, was predicting the onslaught of butter yellow paint in our homes a decade ago, when everyone was still furiously coating their walls in 'mizzle' grey. I marvelled at both her foresight and the comfortingly glacial pace of interior design trends. But if interiors trends are slow, I'd argue gardening ones are even slower. One of the trends that comes up persistently is the outdoor kitchen. In my mind, they are associated with Guides' camps and fixed barbecue grills that are used once then languish unwashed until the entire shenanigan unfolds again the following summer. But I've realised I'm alone in this: garden designer Pollyanna Wilkinson, whose book How to Design a Garden is full of invaluable advice, tells me 99% of her clients have requested one in recent years: 'They're popular as they allow you to be sociable – if you're hosting outside, you can remain with them while cooking.' While I do host a lot, I can never be bothered to offer more than drinks outside; it's such a faff to carry everything in and out, and food can quickly go cold outdoors. But if you are dedicated to alfresco hosting (and have a four- or even five-figure budget), top-end outdoor kitchens provide work surfaces with built-in barbecues, sinks, wired-in fridges and beer taps. Ideally, it would be integrated with its surroundings, reflecting the materials used in your home or garden. Things to think about if considering one of these include checking where the sun will be in the evenings (now is a good time to do this; it will be in a different position come autumn or winter) and how your planting will fit the area. Softening the utilities with elegant grasses and perennial colour will make a massive difference. Salvias are a good place to start, as they keep colour coming from midsummer through to November. Sign up to Inside Saturday The only way to get a look behind the scenes of the Saturday magazine. Sign up to get the inside story from our top writers as well as all the must-read articles and columns, delivered to your inbox every weekend. after newsletter promotion But you probably want to make the most of the outdoor dining season right now. The most aesthetically pleasing, low-impact, though not the cheapest solution is the coveted Big Green Egg, a ceramic charcoal barbecue which also works in smaller gardens. Wheel it in, wheel it out; make the most of those open-fire flavours. And while I don't crave an outdoor worktop, I do see the benefits of a sink and a tap: it's a space to wash off flower pots, muddy boots and maybe even that barbecue grill before another summer sails by. Whatever you're cooking on, it's chic and sensible to grow some edible plants around your outdoor dining area. Pots of herbs on the table, nasturtiums, borage, chamomile and cornflowers within reach – perfect for the freshest of garnishes for salads or cocktails, and good for the bees too.
Scottish Sun
04-06-2025
- General
- Scottish Sun
Pro garden designer reveals 69p hack that will kill green flies without using any nasty chemicals to harm your plants
The remedy can be found in your kitchen WASH THIS Pro garden designer reveals 69p hack that will kill green flies without using any nasty chemicals to harm your plants Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) IF your garden is looking a bit of a mess and you want to ensure it looks fresh, you've come to the right place. It turns out that there's a nightmare pest that may be living in your garden - and it could be the reason why your grass and plants are ruined. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 You may spot aphids clustered on the stem of soft shoots – look under leaves in particular Credit: Getty 2 Pollyanna Wilkinson, right, shared how to banish the pest without harming your garden Credit: The Ins & Outs Podcast Aphids are extremely common and can impact plant growth. They have tiny soft pear-shaped bodies, and are usually green or black. You may spot them clustered on the stem of soft shoots – look under leaves in particular – or may find a sticky substance on your plants that gives away aphids have been there sucking at the sap. But while there's no need to be alarmed, it's best to identify the problem as soon as possible - and luckily, a gardening whizz has come to rescue with a wallet-friendly solution. Speaking on her podcast, The Ins & Outs, Pollyanna Wilkison responded to a listener who had written into the show how to banish the common pest from their birch tree. The gardening designer said: ''We're getting a lot of questions about how to get rid of aphids and it's a tricky one. ''Because on the one side, I want to say to you aphids are actually amazing forage for loads of really important insects - ladybugs, hoverflies, parasitoid wasps all eat aphids. ''They will be eaten by these guys if you leave them alone.'' However, if you're dealing with ''an absolute infestation'', there's something you can use - and it's already in your kitchen. According to Pollyanna, green-fingered Brits can use washing-up liquid - which you can snap up for around 65p from your local supermarket. The £14.50 Wickes buy people are swearing by to get rid of weeds on their driveway for GOOD She explained in the podcast: ''The best thing you can do is put some washing-up liquid in a spray bottle and spray everything. ''That's not going to hurt anything. ''Whatever they breathe through, it blocks it and then they die.'' Keep pests out all summer IF you want to ensure that your home is pest free this summer, here's what you need to know. Hornets and wasps - hate the smell of peppermint oil so spraying this liberally around your patio or balcony can help to keep them at bay. Moths - acidic household white vinegar is effective for deterring moths. Soak some kitchen roll in vinegar and leave it in your wardrobe as a deterrent. Flying ants - herbs and spices, such as cinnamon, mint, chilli pepper, black pepper, cayenne pepper, cloves, or garlic act as deterrents. Mosquitoes - plants, herbs and essential oil fragrances can help deter mozzies inside and out. Try eucalyptus, lavender and lemongrass. ''We're not here for the pesticides - the washing-up liquid will do it absolutely fine.'' The gardening whizz also recently shared the common decoration she hates - hanging baskets. 'Hate them. I effing hate hanging baskets. 'And the reason I hate them is much the same reason that I hate small pots.' She shared the first reason for this is that she doesn't think they are 'very attractive as a vessel.' Pollyanna explained on the episode: 'You can tend to see the plastic inside because it's got a plastic liner, because otherwise, obviously the water is going to go through. 'And I don't like seeing plastic in the garden. 'And also the body of soil that a hanging basket holds - unless it's those amazing ones outside the Ritz, which are just the most extraordinary thing I've ever seen, but those are the sides of a beach ball - it's just, it's this tiny little dish of mud.'
