The Range brings back sell-out £10 item that will transform your garden into a tropical haven
The discount store is offering multiple deals on the plants just in time for summer.
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People went wild after The Range announced on Facebook it was relaunching its Salix Flamingo Tree.
The chain advised shoppers: 'Flock to stores before these fly away!'
Delighted users swarmed the post with one person writing 'I loveee these' and another adding 'I need these for my garden'.
The pink Salix Flamingo Trees, known for their brightly-coloured foliage, are just £14.99.
You can also get two for £20 - making it just £10 for one plant.
They are 60cm tall and grow quickly, making them the perfect addition to your garden this summer.
Alternatively, The Range are also stocking mini versions of the Flamingo plant.
These are just £3.99 each or three for £10.
They're the cheapest on the market right now, with B&Q selling its 17cm trees for a whopping £39.99.
With that money, you could buy four 60cm trees from The Range, or even twelve of the mini plants.
Gardening hacks to grow fruit from your weekly shop
Meanwhile, Wilko 's deal on the plant is also more expensive than The Range, charging £17 for a 40cm tree.
On eBay you would have to pay £9.95 for a mini plant - an amount which could almost get you three when shopping at The Range.
It comes as a reminder to always compare prices before buying a product, which can be made easier by comparison sites like Trolley.
The flamingo plants are currently unavailable to view online - meaning you'll have to visit your local store to see if they stock it.
It's important to bear in mind that prices may vary between locations.
If you want to find your nearest The Range store, you can use the Store Finder tool on its website.
If you can't find it, The Range has 280 outdoor plants and trees to browse online, such as a rose bush for £23.99.
You can also buy a Malus Golden Delicious apple tree for £44.99, or lemon trees for £25.
Alternatively, if you're looking for indoor plants for your home, you could save money in the long run by knowing what to buy.
The Sun has explained how certain moisture-absorbent plants like Peace Lilies and English Ivy can prevent mould and damage - saving you cash in the long run.
Cheap gardening tips
Keep weeds away with straw
According to horticulturists and plant professionals, all-natural straw is one of the most effective tools to bring into your garden.
You don't need to buy a whole bale – you can typically buy smaller bundles at your local farm store for upwards of £1.50.
Some stores even sell pre-portioned bags made for gardens, which can cost closer to £10 but can be found on the shelves or online.
Call your local garden centre
If you are unsure of how to care for your plants, hop on the phone or online and get in touch with your local garden center, rather than resorting to the internet.
Nursery employees will have an up-to-the-minute understanding of your area's conditions, and any plant care tips that are unique to your climate and soil.
Calling them with a question or stopping in is totally fine – they want your plants to thrive, too.
Wood to keep slugs out
Use a piece of wood to keep the slugs out of your garden.
Experts say that they'll crawl under it for shade.
Then you can gather them up and get rid of them.
Save your toilet paper tubes.
You can use paper towel tubes and toilet paper tubes in your garden, according to a tip from Family Handyman.
Save the tubes and cut them into two-inch lengths before placing them in a waterproof tray.
Then simply fill the tubes with potting soil and start planting your seeds.
According to the site, when you're ready to move them into the garden, they can be planted right in the tubes and, because it's cardboard, they'll decompose organically.
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