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The Sun
19-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
B&M is selling a garden gadget that will light up your space – and it's got EVEN cheaper at just £1
A POPULAR garden gadget that lights up your outdoor space is now available for just £1 at B&M. The latest addition to the retailer's seasonal range has already seen plenty of attention online with garden fans snapping up the bargain buy. The Modern Solar Table Lamp has been reduced again to just £1, down from £1.50. At 21cm tall, the lamp includes a rechargeable battery and presents a super affordable option to transform your outdoor space on those summer nights. The item is described as "great for providing a warm white LED light at night". Simply place in a sunlit area during the day and watch them burst into life as the sun sets. It's caused a buzz on social media too, with more than 260 likes in under a day. Posting on Instagram, B&M said: 'Is your Garden summer ready? Now's the time to turn your outdoor space into the ultimate summer sanctuary and we're here to help you do it for less. Big reductions. Beautiful results.' Shoppers have been flocking to buy up a range of garden lights the budget retailer has to offer. Also up for grabs on a discount is B&M's Dome Solar Light Post for just £2, down from £2.50. If you're looking to add a bit more colour to your garden, these posts will add a colourful glow at night. You can also buy their Morocco Solar Light Post for the same price. Perfect for lighting up your pathways, the item contains a realistic flame effect providing an ambient glow to your outdoor spaces. You can purchase something similar in bulk too with a pack of five Morocco Solar Powered Post lights available for just £10. If these aren't quite your style, shoppers are also nabbing the Solar Bubble Ball Ground lights - a 20-pack of cool white LEDs for £8, ideal for lining borders or lighting paths. There's plenty of deals to be had elsewhere too. Lidl shoppers have been racing to the stores this month to get their hands on their five-pack of LED solar lights for just £4.49. Working out at just 89p per light, it makes then one of the most affordable options available on the high street right now. Aldi have also just launched their new tropical paradise inspired garden range with cheap items and gadgets from £4.99. This range includes a range of lighting options from their Party Spring Lights for £4.99 or their slightly more expensive Solar Acapulco Lantern for £6.99. How to save money at B&M The B&M scanner app is free to download onto your smartphone via the Apple App Store or Google Play and flags potential bargains. Once downloaded, use the camera on your phone to scan product barcodes around the store. The app then tells you the true price of that product, which is sometimes much lower than the price tag says it is. One shopper used the app to get a £10 long hot water bottle for just 10p. The best time to get cut-price products is 10am on a Wednesday, according to one ex B&M manager. This is when staff slash items to as little as 10p to clear excess stock and make way for new products. Deals expert Tom Church said to keep an eye out for red sticker products as well. 5 ways to save money in your garden Garden design experts at Lighting Legends have revealed the ways you can lower gardening costs. 1. Install a water butt Water butts are a large container that sits in your garden and collects rainwater. This water can then be used to water plants, top up ponds or water features and wash the patio and other garden furniture. The natural outdoor water could help you save money on your water bills as you are less likely to use a hose during the summer months. 2. Use solar powered or LED lighting Solar powered lights get their energy from the sunlight in the day so they can illuminate your garden at night. They're easy to install and are a great choice for keeping electricity bills low. LED lights are another option that are long lasting and energy efficient. 3. Grow your own salad and vegetables Growing your own salad and vegetables will not only save you money but it can also feel really rewarding. Things like lettuce, radishes, and spinach are all fairly easy to grow. 4. Upcycle waste and rubbish Get creative and start upcycling items instead of throwing them away. Use sticks from ice lollies as plant tags or turn old watering cans and wheelbarrows into planters instead of buying new pots. Once you get creative the ways to upcycle are endless. 5. Start composting Start composting your kitchen scraps like vegetable peelings and coffee grounds and combine them with garden waste such as leaves and grass clippings to create a nutrient rich compost. This could reduce your need to spend money on expensive fertilisers.
The Sun
08-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- The Sun
Lidl is launching hassle-free garden gadget to help keep lawns green & healthy this summer – and you won't need to do a thing
SUNNY days along the way are the perfect opportunity to tidy up the garden and make it a space you can really enjoy. Lidl is providing a cost-effective way to do this, selling a valuable garden gadget to help keep your lawns looking green and healthy this summer. Best of all, it won't set punters back more than a tenner. 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. Lidl Gardening Furniture Gardening fans will be happy to know that the pruner isn't the only Lidl bargain that can spruce up their gardens, as a huge range of garden furniture will be arriving on shelves on April 3. Get your garden summer ready with the Livarno Home Garden Sofa set, which is priced at £99.99 (£79.99 with Lidl plus) and comes with an outside sofa, two chairs and a table. To protect yourself and your family from the heat, you can also purchase a selection of parasols for £14.99, as well as a variety of Sun Shade Sails, also priced at £14.99. And homeowners can brighten up their gardens with a stunning selection of wind spinners and solar lights, with prices starting at just £2.49. Lidl is also selling a selection of stylish and practical privacy screens for just £6.99, which are great for preventing nosy neighbours from snooping. I tried 'magic' Lidl garden hose - you need to get it, it's perfect for summer Also arriving in Lidl stores on April 3rd is an extensive range of indoor and outdoor plants, to spruce up your home and garden. From a Standing Geranium priced at just £1.99 to a selection of Colourful Hanging Baskets for £4.99, your garden will be full of colour with these bargain buys. But the German retailer isn't the only store currently stocking nifty garden gadgets. Aldi recently launched a Robotic Lawnmower, which will be available for £199.99. This gardening gadget hit shelves on Thursday, May 1. The mower can also be controlled with the tap of a screen by linking to an app via Bluetooth. These bargain buy is ideal for those wanting to get gardens ready without the hard graft Aldi's version is only available in stores, so shoppers will need to head down to their local branch to grab one.
