Aldi's £44 middle aisle buy is perfect for garden parties this summer – and it's cheaper than Lidl version
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ALDI shoppers can pick up the perfect item to elevate their garden get togethers this summer.
The £44 buy will impress your guests while keeping them shielded from the scorching sun.
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Aldi shoppers can pick up an outdoor canopy for just £44.99 from Thursday, July 4
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The Specialbuy adds instant privacy to your outdoor space and helps to shield you from the sun
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This affordable garden addition will make the heat of long summer days all the more bearable.
Whether you're hosting barbecues or enjoying some time out of the sun, this Aldi buy may just be the ultimate summer item.
The Belavi Instant Canopy, £44.99, will hit the Specialbuy section on Thursday, July 3.
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It can add instant shade to your space while giving you privacy from your neighbours.
Fully water-resistant, the canopy also features a sturdy steel frame, making it ideal for various weather conditions.
You don't have to be a DIY expert to set this up, as the product description guarantees it is "easy to assemble".
In fact, manufacturers say that the canopy is designed for a "one person set up in under three minutes".
And if you're stuck for space in a cramped garden, don't worry because this buy "folds up for convenient storage".
It even includes a carrying case with wheels for guaranteed "easy transport".
The budget-friendly Aldi canopy measures three metres by three metres.
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Lidl version
A similar buy is available from the Lidl middle aisle, but at a slightly higher price.
The Livarno Home Folding Gazebo can be picked up for £89.99 from Sunday, July 6.
And if you're a Lidl Plus member, you can nab it for 22% off, at just £69.99.
While this item is similar in size to the Aldi buy, it does include additional features which may validate the higher price.
These include two side panels, one with a window, which can be attached with a practical hook, as well as loop fasteners for privacy.
Lidl shoppers have the option to set it up as a semi-open gazebo or a sun shade.
And you can transition your summer party into an evening event, with hooks to hang outdoor lamps or strings of lights.
Similar to the Aldi buy, it is also designed for an easy assembly, with no tools required.
As well as an unfolding mechanism, the product features extendable legs for easy height adjustmnet.
There are also four ropes and eight pegs for securing the canopy to the ground, as well as heat and wind-dissipating ventilation.
According to manufacturers, this structure is made from water-repellent and UV-resistant material.
It also comes with a shoulder strap storage bag and has a three-year warranty.
The hook load capacity is 2.5 kilograms while the canopy measures 300 centimetres by 300 centimetres.
Other Aldi summer buys
Plus, a full list of the Aldi garden buys hitting the middle aisle this week.
And another Aldi buy will give your garden privacy for just £19 this summer.
Another garden decor item will transform your outdoor space for just £25.
Plus, a £10 buy that's perfect for both gardens and festivals this summer.
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The Livarno Home Folding Gazebo will be available for just £69.99 for Lidl Plus members
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