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The Sun
17 hours ago
- Business
- The Sun
Poundland is selling a stunning £2 buy to transform your garden – it'll light it up while providing a splash of colour
IF you're transforming your garden into the ultimate outdoor area, Poundland has just the thing. You can pick up a budget-friendly buy that will create a cosy atmosphere in your backyard this summer. 2 Just because the sun has set, doesn't mean the fun needs to end on your garden party. You can instantly brighten up your outdoor space and add a fun touch with this bargain buy. The Solar Powered Flower Hanging Light is available for just £2 from Poundland. These string lights consist of a lovely pink shade with warm white illumination. And for another garden-themed touch, each shade is shaped like a blossoming flower. The lights measure 17 centimetres in length and 8 centimetres in width. This "charming light fixture" is said to add a "whimsical touch to your outdoor spaces". According to manufacturers, these buys are "perfect for hanging in gardens, patios, or balconies". And it won't cost you anything to run, because these lights are fully solar-powered. They absorb sunlight during the day to provide a "soft and inviting glow at night". Mrs Hinch raves about £2 Home Bargains buy that 'adds charm to your garden' & a £10 product that's 'cheaper than Amazon' "Make your evenings magical with this delightful solar-powered decor," the product description read. The experts at Gardens Illustrated explained how adding lights to your outdoor space can help to level it up. "You can create the same energy, movement and depth with a lighting scheme," they said. The pros pointed out that string lights "can be simply and cleverly deployed in many places in your garden". However, they suggested a specific option for the best decor finish in your garden. "They really come to life when wrapped through the branches of a tree," they revealed. According to the experts, this adds "both character and a lovely sense of cosiness" to your space. Meanwhile, a Home Bargains buy is said to add a touch of glamour to your garden. The retailer is also selling a budget buy guaranteed to brighten up your space. You can also add a stylish touch to your privacy fence with a B&M buy.
The Sun
18 hours ago
- Business
- The Sun
Bargain £10 gadget is perfect for elevating your garden's privacy – but you'll have to be quick to bag the deal
SHEIN is selling a £10 buy perfect for keeping prying eyes from peeking into your garden. With temperatures set to soar again this weekend, Brits across the country are likely making plans to soak up the sun in the garden. 2 However, there's nothing worse than sitting out on the patio, glass of wine in hand, only to discover that one of your neighbours is peering at you over the fence. Putting up a large fence around your garden may seem like the obvious choice to keep away prying eyes, but this can be expensive - and can sometimes lead to disagreements with neighbours. For a hassle-free solution, Shein's Artifical Ivy Privacy Fence can keep snoopers out for just £10. The fence, which has been slashed from its original price of £11.25, features a stylish green leaf design, that will blend in to your garden's greenery. The 50 x 300cm screen can be easily attached to an existing fence or balcony to keep your outside space away from prying eyes. However, you will have to be quick to snap up the bargain, as it is almost sold out on the Chinese fast-fashion website. And the purse-friendly buy isn't the only privacy screen you can buy on Shein at the moment. The e-commerce site's High Strength Privacy Fence is priced at just £7.75, and comes in a wide range of colours, including brown and green. The bargain buy comes in a huge range of sizes, from 1m x 2m to 1.8 m x 10m, so you can be sure your garden will be protected, no matter it's size. However, some sizes have already sold out on the Shein website, so you better be quick to snap yours up. I made a DIY fence for £68 with pallets from Facebook Marketplace - it gives more privacy & people say it's 'fantastic' Plus, the product is made from UV blocking and windproof element, meaning you can be sure it won't be battered in any adverse weather conditions. B&Q's Lifelike Grape Leaf Foldable Artificial Green Wall is another penny-pincher friendly bu y perfect for keeping your garden secluded. The stylish screen comes in a realistic leaf design, perfect for blending in to your greenery. Plus, the product has been made with premium wood and weather resistant plastic, making it extra durable - so you don't have to worry about it coming down in windy or rainy conditions. What are your rights over a fence row? IT'S very important to know your rights if you are embroiled in a fence row with a neighbour. How do I know which side I own? A boundary feature can be a fence, wall, hedge, ditch, piece of wire, or sometimes even just the edge of a driveway. The only way to know for certain who owns what side and to avoid any neighbour disputes, is to refer to the title plan or Land Registry. In this, the T mark is used to indicate who the boundary belongs to and therefore who is responsible for its upkeep, say pros at Jacksons Fencing. Larger developments tend to have some indication provided by the builder, but there are no hard and fast rules People often think they are responsible for the left (or right) hand boundary wherever they live, but there isn't any legal basis for this. You can check with HM Land Registry to see which boundary feature you are responsible for. Often households can't get hold of the paperwork but experts say they shouldn't panic. Homeowners can guess who owns the fence by checking where the rails are. Pros say: "The fence is typically facing away from their property so that their neighbour gets the 'good' side. 'This is the most secure way of facing fencing so there are no rails for anyone to use to climb into your garden. 'This is then repeated with the neighbour on the other side to ensure that each home has both a 'good' and 'bad' fence side.' Walls and fences are often built on the land of the boundary's owner with the edge of the wall marking the limit. While professionals agree a glimpse at the fence can give you a hint, it's not foolproof - so you can't be certain. Fines and punishment It is recommended to always check legal documents before making changes to avoid hefty fines. There is no law that the neighbour has to get the good side of the fence, so it's completely up to whoever owns the fence. Fencing pros have suggested: 'It may be worth selecting a double-sided panel with no 'bad' side as both sides look the same and rails are concealed within the fence panel.' If one boundary backs onto a road or footpath you can install the panels with the rails on the inside But if it's installed on the outside, it can provide an 'easy ladder for burglars to enter your garden'. The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Property Litigation Association have created a mediation service to help neighbours resolve disputes over their property boundaries without resorting to court action. RICS also provides a list of surveyors who could assist in boundary disputes. If a dispute continues, it is ultimately a court that makes decisions, but they do not like such disputes being put before them. Changing a boundary If you want to change an existing boundary, such as replacing an old fence with a new one, we always recommend discussing with your neighbour first and making sure it is all agreed. The registered titles can help you to reach an agreement, but only if this information has been added. In terms of decorations on a fence legal advisers recommended asking around over who actually first installed it. But they also urged caution before getting to work on amending the fence without getting more certainty yourself - since there is a danger of actually being prosecuted for criminal damage. How high can a garden fence be? The height of the fence is measured from your ground level, this can have an impact when, due to slopes in the ground, your garden may be at a higher level than your neighbours '. A garden fence can be as high as 100m but you need to get planning permission if it's over than 2m. However, there are some complications to this. If you are thinking about front garden fences, restrictions state that fences alongside a driveway can be a maximum of 1m or 3ft. You would need to get planning permission for putting a trellis on a fence of 2m. But, if any plant that you grow on that trellis exceeds 2m, you do not need to obtain a permit for the growing plant. A product description reads: "Bring refreshing greenery to your outdoor décor with this artificial hedge panel. "Designed for versatility, it works as a fence screen, wall décor, or garden hedge. "Its durable construction offers UV protection, while the breathable design ensures proper airflow. "Perfect for balconies, patios, or terraces, it combines beauty and practicality without the need for ongoing maintenance." However, the privacy screen is only available online, so you will have to order it via the B&Q website instead of heading to your local store if you are keen to snap up the bargain.
The Sun
18 hours ago
- Business
- The Sun
Aldi is selling a handy gadget that's £70 cheaper than Karcher perfect for getting your garden ready for summer
ALDI is selling a must-have garden gadget that's just under £70 cheaper than a similar one from top brand Karcher – and it's ideal for sprucing up your patio ahead of summer. The FERREX Small Pressure Washer is landing as part of the supermarket's latest Specialbuy range – and it'll only set you back £49.99. Pressure washers are brilliant for blasting away dirt, moss and grime from patios, garden furniture, decking and driveways in seconds – and this bargain bit of kit really delivers. It comes with a 1400W motor and pumps out up to 110 bar of pressure – more than enough to tackle stubborn stains outdoors. It comes with a three meter high-pressure hose, spray gun, cleaning lance with extension and a quick-connect system for easily switching attachments. Weighing in at just 5kg, it's light enough for moving around the garden and easy to stash away thanks to its integrated cable and hose holder. The gadget goes on sale from Thursday, June 5 – online and in stores – but like all Aldi Specialbuys, once they're gone, they're gone. And it's a proper steal compared to pricier rivals. For example, the Kärcher K2 Power Control Home Pressure Washer – with similar specs – will set you back £119 at B&Q, saving you just under £70 if you opt for the Aldi version. The Karcher washer has similar specs, including a 110 bar pressure and patio cleaning capability, but comes with a much heftier price tag. Aldi's Specialbuys have built a cult following for delivering top value across garden gear, kitchen gadgets and more – and this latest deal is no exception. Remember to compare prices Websites like Trolley and Price Spy let you compare thousands of products across different retailers to find the best price. Unveiling Aldi Specialbuys: Deals You Don't Want to Miss! Price Spy even lets you see how much an item has cost over time. A quick scan on the Google Shopping/Product tab will also bring up how much retailers are selling a certain item for too. Previous garden sales Recently, shoppers were also flocking to Aldi after it dropped its latest garden must-haves — with prices starting from just £2.79. Elsewhere, B&M released a number of garden furniture pieces — including a Sienna double egg chair for £250 and a Paris 2-Seater Pod Chair also priced at £250. Argos has also slashed prices on outdoor and DIY essentials with discounts of up to £60. And earlier this year, Wilko dropped prices on patio sets, lounge chairs and bistro sets ahead of summer. In February, Dunelm had a huge clearance sale with discounts of up to 75% on hundreds of items. And most homeware stores hold sales in the summer. Last summer, Dobbies launched a huge sale with prices slashed by up to 50% on garden furniture, plants, and homeware. How to save money when shopping at Aldi Unlike other major grocers, Aldi does not have a rewards or point card system but that does not mean you cannot save on your shop. Every week the store releases a list of special buys, which are unique bargain products you find online at Aldi and in store. The store releases a fresh range of deals every Thursday and Sunday, so be sure to check regularly to see what's new. Meanwhile, the store also regularly sells fruit and vegetables at highly discounted prices, as part of its 'super six' deal. It also does weekly saving offers on typically pricey items such as meat and fish. Plus, it's worth keeping an eye out for products with red stickers on them. These are added to items that have been reduced due to them being close to their best before date or slightly damaged. The best time to get these reduced products is towards the end of the day, when you can get discounts worth up to 75%. When's the best time to shop at Aldi? WHEN it comes to shopping at Aldi, the best time to do so depends on what you want to buy. For reduced items - when shops open Red sticker items are rare at Aldi's 830 UK stores, but the supermarket says that none of its food goes to waste so there are some to be found - if you're quick. A spokesman for the supermarket said: "All items are reduced to 50 per cent of the recommend sales price before stores open on their best before or use by dates." That means you have the best chance of finding reduced food items if you go into stores as soon as it opens. Opening times vary by shop but a majority open from 7am or 8am. You can find your nearest store's times by using the supermarket's online shop finder tool. For Specialbuys - Thursdays and Sundays Specialbuys are Aldi's weekly collection of items that it doesn't normally sell, which can range from pizza ovens to power tools. New stock comes into stores every Thursday and Sunday, so naturally, these are the best days to visit for the best one-off special deals. For an even better chance of bagging the best items, head there for your local store's opening time. Remember: once they're gone, they're gone, so if there's something you really want, visit as early as possible
News.com.au
a day ago
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Royal fans point out awkward discrepancies in Meghan Markle's garden haul
Royal fans have been left baffled after spotting 'out of season' vegetables in Meghan Markle's homegrown haul. The Duchess of Sussex, 43, posted a sweet pic showing her rescue beagle Mia giving a good sniff to a basket full of vibrant veggies said to be plucked from the grounds of her $AUD23million Montecito mansion. Captioning the shot on Instagram, Meghan joked: 'The unofficial quality inspector of this morning's garden haul,' referring to her inquisitive pup, who joined the Sussexes in 2022. The wicker basket boasted a colourful collection of broccoli, carrots, corn, red peppers, squash, spring onions and a medley of fresh herbs. Mia could be seen burying her face in the collection – but eagle-eyed royal fans noticed something unusual about the 'garden haul'. Social media was soon flooded with sceptical takes, with some fans questioning whether the food was really grown in her garden. Others speculated whether it was more likely she scooped up the contents of the basket from the local farmers' market. 'Everything looks supermarket shelf ready,' one user wrote, pointing out the lack of a single speck of dirt. 'Not even a smudge on the carrots?' Another green-fingered fan joked: 'She must be a wizard to grow corn, squash and broccoli all at the same time.' 'Bit of a miracle garden she's got there.' Others weren't buying the timing either. 'Corn in May? That's a new one. Most of that stuff isn't even in season yet,' one critic said. According to the California Farmland Trust, sweet corn usually isn't ready until June at the earliest. And broccoli is picked earlier in the year, say experts. However, spring onions, bell peppers, carrots and certain types of squash may now be ripe for harvesting. It comes after Meghan shared a rare clip of Lilibet dressed in a beekeeping suit as the pair walk hand-in-hand to the hives. The Duchess of Sussex posted the video of her daughter on Instagram just days ago. It comes as the mum-of-two continues to reveal sneak peeks into her life at their Montecito mansion in California. The As Ever founder has been sharing more pictures of Archie, five, and Lilibet, three, but without showing their faces. In her latest video, the Duchess walked with her daughter towards the beehives, which also featured in her Netflix show With Love, Meghan. The pair hold hands as Lili toddles along in rainbow coloured wellie-boots and her beekeeping suit. Meghan shared her love for beekeeping in the first episode of her cooking and crafting docuseries, which dropped in March earlier this year.
The Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
B&M is selling £10 essential that will shield your garden from prying eyes & turn it into a secluded retreat this summer
B&M is selling a garden essential that will help shield you from prying eyes this summer - and the price has just been reduced. With the summer heating up, it's the perfect way to shield yourself from the sun - and nosy neighbours - all for a bargain price. 2 Shoppers can find the Dakota Parasol at B&M for just £10. A description on the B&M website reads: "Protect yourself from the sun in your garden, and relax in the shade under the fabulous Dakota Parasol." Eager shoppers spotted the product on the Supermarket Deals & Offers Facebook page after the product was offered at a reduced price. The umbrella is now available for £10, reduced from its original £12 price. The parasol comes in both black and grey designs, with a diameter of approximately 1.8m. It features a panelled design complete with white trim. It boasts a "strong, durable powder coated steel frame" and a water resistant canopy, making it perfect for unpredictable British weather. Once the summer is over, customers can easily store the umbrella for the following year thanks to its compact foldable design. So whether you're looking for an umbrella to complete your outdoor dinner set, or simply want to escape the sun, this affordable umbrella is a great option. Customers can find the parasol in store, subject to availability. The parasol is just one of the products B&M is selling as part of its affordable summer range. They are also selling a range of parasols with vibrant designs for those looking to add some colour to their garden. The Paradiso Printed Parasol is available for just £12 and boasts a range of patterns, including leaves, geo, and a leaf design. For those looking for a more heavy-duty parasol, the Crank Handle Parasol might be a good option. Available in cream, black and grey with a diameter of 2.7m, it is sure to be a great accompaniment to any outdoor furniture set. This sturdy parasol is available in store for just £40. If you're looking for even more protection from the sun, they are also selling a range of gazebos, priced between £25 and £200 pounds. The cheaper versions offer an easy-to-install solution to hot summer days, while the more expensive versions are perfect for garden parties and alfresco dining according to the site. Adding the final touches to your garden can be cheap and easy with B&M's affordable garden furniture. Customers can enjoy products like the New York Corner Set at a reduced price of £275 or the Tropical Padded Relaxer for £35, ensuring that you make the most of your summer. 2
