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The Sun
4 days ago
- Lifestyle
- The Sun
I spruced up my bland decking & gave it va-va-voom for summer with a HUGE Temu buy you can nab for just £8 down from £50
A YOUNG woman has shared how she gave her bland decking a mega makeover, without having to break the bank. So if you want to spruce up your outside space but don't have much cash to splash, then you've come to the right place. 3 3 3 Amy Betsie, a content creator from the UK, was able to transform her decking thanks to a bargain buy from Temu. And while she paid £50 for the luxe product, it has now been reduced down to less than £9 - yes, you heard that correctly. Posting on social media, Amy gave her followers a close-up look at her garden, before and after its makeover. Not only did she hoover her decking to get rid of leaves in an instant, but she also added colour with a huge geometric rug. She said: 'So as per usual, I have to go in and tidy up the garden like I have to do weekly, because that tree is the bane of my life. 'I am so not ready for the bee loving people to come into my comments and tell me how much they love nature and bees. 'You might love nature, but I don't love that tree - I love it to look at, I don't love it to tidy up every single week. 'Honestly, it sheds all year round - summer, winter, spring and autumn. It is a joke." Amy then questioned: 'Does anybody else hoover their garden by the way? I feel like if you've got decking, it's a necessity to hoover your garden.' Following this, the brunette held up her purse-friendly find as she beamed: 'So this is the rug. I got it from Temu. I hate my new build garden being overlooked so found a 5 METRE privacy fence to block out nosy neighbours for under £30 'It was between £50 and £60 which I think was a bargain because the size of it is absolutely huge. 'It takes up the majority of my garden and I just feel like with my garden, because it's completely decked, it's so bland.' 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. As she showed off her garden, which she completed with some rattan furniture, she continued: 'So I decided to get this just to spruce it up and give it that little bit of a va-va-voom, which I think it absolutely did.' Thrilled with her rug, the gardening enthusiast shared: 'It is stunning.' Whilst the exact rug Amy bought has now been discontinued, there are a number of strikingly similar geometric rugs that have been reduced on the Temu website. While some of the reversible outdoor rugs were once priced at £151, £50, £44 and £21, the cheapest option is now just £8.91, which we think is a real bargain. Such rugs are great for adding style to a decking or patio, without breaking the bank. The outdoor rugs are said to be 'lightweight and portable', 'easy to clean' and are even suitable for picnics in the park too. Not only does Amy's decking now look fabulous, but it's perfect for hosting events with friends and family - and we're sure any eagle-eyed neighbours will love it too. Social media users react The TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @ amy_betsie, has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly amassed 40,900 views, 356 likes and 24 comments. 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% One person said: 'Love it.' Another added: 'That rug is gorgeous.'
The Sun
29-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
‘Running to Primark' cry shoppers as they spot perfect summer top for holidays and it's a bargain at £6
SPENDING money on a holiday can be expensive enough, so finding bargains for your suitcase can make all the difference. And shoppers have been flocking to Primark after spotting a "cute" floral top for just £6 that will be perfect in the sunshine. 2 The retailer is known for its viral products, and this ruched bandeau top might just be another hit for fashion fans. The bargain buy is especially ideal if you're looking to avoid tan lines, and can easily be dressed up or down. The strapless top, which also comes in ivory and black, is abailable in sizes XXS to XL. Describing it on the website, the Primark team say: "This strapless bandeau top in its floral print is perfect for adding some versatility to your wardrobe. "The ruched detailing throughout the body adds texture and a comfortable fit. "Ideal for pairing with skirts, shorts, jeans or even over shirts, this top is a versatile and stylish choice to add to your collection." Staff at the retail giant's Lincoln store said fashion fans should "get ready to be obsessed" with the new top that they "know is going to be popular". And it looks like they're right, as a short TikTok clip showing it off quickly racked up 120,000 views. One shopper cried: "Running to Primark tomorrow then." Someone else echoed: "On my way tomorrow, see ya then." Fashion fans 'need' Primark's new £14 linen trousers - there's two colours to choose from and they're great for spring "I need", gushed a third. A fourth wrote: "Not only reasonable prices BUT THAT STRAPLESS." "These are so cuteeee", said a fifth. Meanwhile, a sixth sighed: "Okay so why isn't my Primark like that then." The stunning top isn't the only reason to dash to Primark right now though, as shoppers are also loving two new pairs of gorgeous trousers. The summer trousers have been touted as 'super comfy and lightweight', and they're also purse-friendly. Bargain hunters are sure to be left beaming as the Primark store in Lincoln has taken to social media to show off the new affordable trousers, which are priced at just £14. Alongside the short clip, which gave shoppers a close-up look at the high street buys, an employee from the Lincoln store beamed: 'The linen trousers EVERYONE needs!!' The trousers are available in black and cream, and not only are they cute and bloat friendly, but they're perfect for keeping cool in summer too. The Primark employee further added: 'The weather's warming up, that can only mean one thing… linen trouser time!!' Why Primark is great for looking expensive on a budget By Clemmie Fieldsend, Fabulous Fashion Editor AS someone who's no stranger to grabbing a last-minute outfit from Primark for a night out, it's about time that celebrities started catching on too. For as long as I've been heading out, Primark has been my go-to for those 'I have nothing to wear' moments, rushing in at the last minute to find something perfect. And I'm definitely not alone - on any Friday or Saturday night, you'll find plenty of shoppers doing the same thing, right before closing time. But no matter what, Primark always delivers. Now, Rita Ora is leading the charge, showing that you can snag a designer-worthy look without spending a fortune at high-end stores. While Rita's not rushing in last minute for a red carpet outfit, she's proving you can achieve the same high-impact style for much less. Looking stunning in her tailored suit alongside her mum Vera, Rita fit right in among the other A-listers dripping in Prada, Dior, and Victoria Beckham - if anything, she looked even better than some of the guests at The Fashion Awards. With Myleene Klass and Roxy Horner already jumping on the Primark bandwagon, I'm sure more stars will be following suit soon enough.
The Sun
18-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- The 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 4 4 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. "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." 4
The Sun
13-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- The Sun
Home Bargains shoppers race to nab £3.99 buy that adds colour & style to your garden this spring – it attracts birds too
A SAVVY woman has shared the bargain buy you need to grab for the garden this summer. So, if you've started redoing your garden for the warmer months, you'll want to head to Home Bargains. 3 3 3 The budget retailer has become a hot spot for gardeners and DIY whizzes looking to transform their garden this summer. From adorable garden decor to affordable garden furniture, the store has everything you could need. And one woman has found the 'cutest' buy to add to your garden that will add a pop of colour and invite birds to our garden. Rachael Coy took to social media with her latest find, a Mailbox Bird House. The adorable red structures come in different mailbox shapes and feature a cute statue of a robin on top Rachael shared pictures of the two she picked up, adding: "Cute little mailbox bird houses/feeders! "Home Bargains £3.99 each!" While the garden must-have is advertised as a simple bird house, Rachael decided to add some bird feed inside and it worked perfectly. It was the perfect addition to add a fun twist to your garden for a budget-friendly price. She shared the purchase on the Facebook group, Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK, which boasts over 2.6 million members. 'I need these,' cry Home Bargains fans as 'cutest' viral PJs return to People loved the garden accessory and couldn't wait to grab it for themselves. One person wrote: "I want one of these." Another commented: 'Omg love them." "They are lovely!" penned a third. Top 5 Spring Gardening Jobs *If you click a link in this boxout, we may earn affiliate revenue Nick Grey, Gtech Inventor and CEO shared the tasks to crack on with as Spring arrives. 1. Clean your garden Make sure to clear away all leaves, soil and plant debris from your patios and flower beds; this creates a healthier environment for new growth, especially as we get into the summer months. Gtech's Garden Safety Kit includes durable gardening gloves and safety glasses; perfect for comfortability whilst tackling those outdoor tasks. 2. Weeding Early Spring is the best time to tackle weeds; if you can introduce some regular weeding into your routine, you can guarantee a tidy garden all year round. 3. Hedge maintenance Spring is the ideal time to tidy up overgrown hedges and shrubs, as regular trimming ensures healthy growth and reduces pest issues. Using a tool like the Gtech Lightweight Hedge Trimmer can help to keep your greenery looking sharp and neat. 4. Composting Starting a compost heap this spring is a pro-active, cost-effective way to harness nutritious soil for your plants and recycle organic waste that will benefit the overall health of your greenery and foliage. 5. Look after your lawn Lawn care is hugely important in assuring your garden stays looking beautiful. Make sure to rake away any excess leaves and trim your grass routinely. Meanwhile a fourth said: "Oh those are cute." "Got mine today, so cute,' claimed a fifth. Someone else added: 'I'll have a look," for their next visit to the store.
The Sun
12-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Lidl is selling cheap Japanese gardening gadget for cheaper than a fiver – helping you cut back overgrown hedges
LIDL is selling a gardening gadget that will help you tackle overgrown hedges - and it costs less than a fiver. With temperatures remaining high this week, after a sunny weekend, many of us are likely planning on spending as much time as possible in the garden. 2 However, if you're planning on having any guests over for barbecues or garden parties over the coming days, you may want to give your outside space a bit of a spruce-up. And although you may think that the tools needed to keep your garden in tip-top shape will be pricey, Lidl's Parkside Japanese Pull Saw With Angled Handle proves otherwise. The bargain buy will set you back by just £4.99, making it the perfect product for penny pinchers. The nifty gadget can help you trim back overgrown hedges, thanks to the flexible saw blade with coarse and fine teeth. The pulling motion allows you to make clean, precise cuts with minimal effort, and the saw blade can be replaced at the touch of a button, without any tools. The product also has an ergonomic handle, and a soft grip, so you can chop hedges with comfort. The product is available in stores now, as part of Lidl 's Middle Aisle products. It can only be purchased by those over 18, and according to the Lidl website, is not available in all stores. You better head down to your local Lidl to snap yours up quick though since, as with all Middle Aisle products, once they're gone, they're gone. If you're lawn is looking green and patchy this spring, Lidl also has a handy gadget to get it looking lush, for under a tenner. Trying out Lidl's new weeding tools The retailer's Parkside Rotating Sprinkler is scanning for £8.99 and comes complete with a handful of nifty add-ons. It is stocked with a total of 45 precision nozzles and a fine filter as dirt sieve Plus, it's weather- and UV-resistant, so even if you leave it outside it won't suffer any serious damage. However, shoppers will have to wait until May 15 before they can get their hands on it. Why do Aldi and Lidl have such fast checkouts IF you've ever shopped in Aldi or Lidl then you'll probably have experienced its ultra-fast checkout staff. Aldi's speedy reputation is no mistake, in fact, the supermarket claims that its tills are 40 per cent quicker than rivals. It's all part of Aldi's plan to be as efficient as possible - and this, the budget shop claims, helps keep costs low for shoppers. Efficient barcodes on packaging means staff are able to scan items as quickly as possible, with the majority of products having multiple barcodes to speed up the process. It also uses 'shelf-ready' packaging which keeps costs low when it comes to replenishing stock. Rival Aldi has also stocked up on bargains to make your garden the envy of your neighbours, such as an Electric Weed Killer for just £14.99. It works as a hot-air blower which gets three jobs done as one single gadget. On the Aldi website it states: "Grab yourself a multi-functional hot-air blower which performs as a weeder, BBQ lighter and hot air gun for removing paint and varnish to conquer all those garden tasks this year." The 2000-watt machine has no harmful chemicals as it simply spits out hot air, killing the weeds. It has a swivel handle, three temperatures, and five heating nozzles included. The cheap new tool appeared in Aldi stores on May 8, so those looking to pep up their patio can pick one up today.
