Shoppers run to Poundstretcher for ‘gorgeous' £4.99 bird feeder that gives your garden an extra floral touch
With sizzling 21C sunshine on the way and scorching temperatures to last for weeks, many of us are likely planning on spending as much time as we can in the garden.
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And there's nothing better than relaxing in your garden with a cuppa, whilst listening to the peaceful chirps of friendly birds.
So you're keen to attract feathered friends in to your garden, then you've come to the right place.
The cast iron poppy bird feeder is priced at just £4.99 and comes on a staked fitting to sit anywhere in your flowerbeds or lawn.
The bird feeder is suitable for all types of bird feed or water.
Its sturdy cast iron design means it will be able to withstand all weathers in your garden.
And it can add an extra floral touch to your outdoor space, with a pop of colour too.
The Poundstretcher team say: "Your feathery friends will definitely dine in style with these cast iron poppy wild bird feeders."
In comparison, The Range is selling a Cast Iron Wild Bird Poppy Flower Dish Bird Feeder for £10.99, making the Poundstretcher buy £6 cheaper.
Sharing the handy find on the BARGAIN LOVERS - Poundland, Home Bargains, B&M, Primark, The Range & More Facebook page, which boasts 808,000 members, one delighted gardening fan said: "Cast iron poppy bird feeders back in stock, perfect timing for VE day celebrations. Only £4.99."
And other social media users are loving the pretty buy as one gushed: "They are gorgeous."
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A second echoed: "They are lovely."
Meanwhile, a third suggested more floral picks as she added: "They have got sunflowers and tulips in B&M as well… 5 pounds! I just got them today! Gorgeous!!"
And if do visit B&M, they've got the perfect budget solar lights to make your garden sparkle.
The Solar Powered Butterfly Ground Lights, which come in a pack of four multi-colour LEDs, is priced at just £4, down from £6.
Simply place the lights on your garden or patio and watch as, at dusk, they transform your outdoor space into a magical haven.
A product description reads: "Bring some magic to your garden with these Solar Powered Butterfly Ground Lights.
"With a stunning multi-colour solar glow, these garden lights are the perfect decorative light to brighten up your outdoor space."
Asda also has solar powered butterfly lights on offer, but these are priced at £9, more than double the price of the B&M version.
The Asda lights come in a pack of 10, and can last up to eight hours when fully charged.
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.
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