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The Irish Sun
15-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- The Irish Sun
Aldi's £10 ceramic water feature will attract butterflies to your garden & lasts throughout the winter months
ALDI shoppers can pick up a budget-friendly decor buy that attracts butterflies to their garden all summer long. And you don't even need to put this Specialbuy away for the winter as it can also be used in cold weather conditions. Advertisement 2 Aldi shoppers can pick up a ceramic bird bath for just £9.99 Credit: Aldi This outdoor item not only levels up your garden but also helps to boost wildlife. The Shoppers can choose between a "Round Natural" style or a "Leaf Natural" version. Attracts wildlife Accordign to the product description, the ceramic bird bath "offers an essential watering pool for wildlife". Advertisement As well as birds, this can also include bees, butterflies, and small mammals need a water source during both winter and summer months. It features detachable ceramic birds and a hand-painted design. This bird bath measures approximately 30.2 centimetres by 3.5 centimetres. Customer reactions Aldi customers heaped on the praise for "this adorable drinking trough". Advertisement Most read in Fabulous Shoppers shared their thoughts on the Facebook page "'I'm getting at least one," said one impressed commenter. Aldi's backyard essential is flying off shelves for only $29.99 and instantly gets your home ready for summer "I raced down after work to get mine and now I'm waiting for the first visitor," wrote another person. "I've got to rush my behind to Aldi before they run out," commented a third Facebook user. Advertisement "Got mine, I love it," said another Aldi customer. And if you're also planning to pick up this buy, you may want to hurry as it is only available "while stocks last". As with all Aldi Specialbuys, once this item is gone, it's gone. How to encourage wildlife into your garden THE Woodland Trust shared five top tips 1. Grow wild Let nature take its course to create a more attractive environment for all things wild. You don't have to leave your plot to develop into a small jungle – wildlife will thank you for just a small corner, border or planter. 2. Plant trees and shrubs Research has shown that gardens are more attractive to wildlife if they have trees. And those trees can bring a host of other benefits too, from reducing noise and flooding to fighting climate change. 3. Create homes If you want to attract a particular species, a ready-made home can look especially appealing to any wildlife passing through. 4. Offer a water source Water is crucial for wildlife. Making some available in your garden could be a lifeline, especially in extreme weather. 5. Serve an extra meal One of the best ways to persuade a plethora of wildlife to your patch is to give them access to an easy meal. More garden buys Plus, a £7 Aldi buy that helps to illuminate your garden for free on long summer nights. Advertisement And the retailer is also selling a £10 gadget that will leave your Aldi has a wide range of garden buys available from the Specialbuy section. Read more on the Irish Sun Shoppers can even pick up And a "10 out of 10" garden shed that you can pick up for less than £20. Advertisement 2 Facebook users heaped on the praise for the outdoor decor item that attracts wildlife to your area Credit: ALDI Aisle of Shame Community/Facebook
The Irish Sun
09-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- The Irish Sun
Wilkos £4 plant flowers until October, survives hot weather & droughts – and attracts butterflies & bees to your garden
WILKO is selling a £3.99 flower that will bloom even during a drought, and attracts wildlife to your garden too. With 1 Wilko's Verbena will bloom until October Credit: Wilko Hot weather can cause flowers to wilt and wither, even if you give them plenty of water to drink. However, if you are looking for a hardy plant that will bloom in the driest of conditions, Wilko has a purse friendly solution. The The 30cm high plant can be placed in containers and borders and will attract an abundance of beautiful butterflies to your outdoor space. Read more garden stories Plus, the flower will bloom until October, turning your garden into a serene oasis all summer long. Wilko said: " Beautiful and bright, the Verbena Festival Colours will surely delight any gardener. " This plant yields a festival of bright, multi-coloured blooms that stand out in any setting. " Ideal for containers and borders, it is known for attracting butterflies to make any outdoor area more appealing. " Most read in Fabulous Verbena plants thrive without much water as they have deep root systems, that can access water from lower soil levels. They also have small leaves, which reduces water loss through transpiration, with some species even having water storing stems. Gardeners rush to B&Q to snap up £15 bargain that will transform your home into a Mediterranean paradise, and they're cheaper than Home Bargains Verbena's need six to eight hours of sunlight a day, so make sure to choose a location that is sunny and sheltered from the wind. Make sure to water it regularly, and deadhead flowers to encourage more blooms. More drought resistant plants According to How to encourage wildlife into your garden THE Woodland Trust shared five top tips 1. Grow wild Let nature take its course to create a more attractive environment for all things wild. You don't have to leave your plot to develop into a small jungle – wildlife will thank you for just a small corner, border or planter. 2. Plant trees and shrubs Research has shown that gardens are more attractive to wildlife if they have trees. And those trees can bring a host of other benefits too, from reducing noise and flooding to fighting climate change. 3. Create homes If you want to attract a particular species, a ready-made home can look especially appealing to any wildlife passing through. 4. Offer a water source Water is crucial for wildlife. Making some available in your garden could be a lifeline, especially in extreme weather. 5. Serve an extra meal One of the best ways to persuade a plethora of wildlife to your patch is to give them access to an easy meal. This means that they are able to access water that other plants can't, making them better able to withstand drought than other species. Lavender plants are also able to store water in their stems and leaves, and their leaves are covered in fine hairs, that help to reduce moisture loss. You can pick up a Rosemary is another plant that can tolerate drought as it is native to arid environments, and needs little water. You can pick up a
