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The Sun
3 days ago
- General
- The Sun
Lidl launches new summer flower for just £2 to brighten up garden – now is the time to plant them for the best results
GREEN-FINGERED enthusiasts can transform their flowerbeds with a new Lidl buy. A popular plant hit the middle aisle this week and now is the time to add it to your garden. 2 Shoppers can pick up a fan-favourite flower without breaking the budget. So why not fill out your flowerbeds, hanging baskets, and windowboxes this summer? These plants typically flower between late spring and late autumn, so buying now will give you a lot of bang for your buck. Lidl shoppers can now pick up a geranium plant for just £2.49 from the middle aisle. The plants hit shelves on Thursday, May 29 and can help you save on your summer garden. These geraniums are available as part of a mix 'n' match deal of three for £6. So you can fill out your container boxes and any gaps in your flowerbeds with these bargain buys. Experts recommend planting geraniums in either early summer or early autumn, so you'll want to act fast. You should ensure you are using well-drained soil and even consider adding compost to enrich it. Most varities of geranium tend to prefer direct sunlight and regular watering. I hate my new build garden being overlooked so found a 5 METRE privacy fence to block out nosy neighbours for under £30 Deadheading can also help the plants flourish throughout the summer months. And if you want them to last past the first frost, experts recommend bringing the flowers indoors before temperatures drop. 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 . You can also add a stylish touch to your privacy fence with a B&M buy. Or you can pick up another summer flower favourite from B&Q right now. A £7 gardening gadget is also available from Home Bargains and is guaranteed to transform your lawn. And Lidl customers can add a "whimsical" touch to their flowerbeds for just £3. Or a £2 B&M buy transforms your patio into an "ambient" paradise this summer.
Telegraph
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
Chelsea Flower Show: Japanese Tea Garden wins top prize
The bees are buzzing, the buds are blooming, and the grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea are bombilating with the sound of hundreds of garden enthusiasts descending on the 112th Chelsea Flower Show. This year, there are 15 show gardens; twice as many as usual. However, they are not competing for just one Best In Show award: there are two up for grabs. The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) is changing things up this year as part of a decision to scrap 'Sanctuary Gardens', a category introduced in 2021 which soon became a favourite of attendees for small, intricate designs. However, after looking again at the category, the RHS decided it wasn't working any more. 'We've decided not to separate Sanctuary from Show Gardens this year as we found that the distinction didn't mean much to our visitors,' an RHS spokesperson explained to the press. 'We've also seen recently more and more gardens designed away from the theme of 'sanctuary,' so we felt it made sense to just have one Show Garden category.' Instead of Sanctuary Gardens, there are two varieties of Show Garden: medium and large. In addition, the usual categories of Balcony & Container Gardens, All About Plants Gardens and Houseplant Studios make a return. This year, due to the wealth of nurseries and growers at the show, All About Plants Gardens have been taken out of the Great Pavilion and are available to explore outdoors. Skip to: Garden of the Year Small Garden of the Year Large Show Gardens Medium Show Gardens Container and Balcony Gardens All About Plants Gardens Houseplant Studios Garden of the Year Cha no Niwa – Japanese Tea Garden
