Home Bargains shoppers spot £7 garden gadget that transforms your lawn – and it's half the price of Argos version
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HOME BARGAINS is selling the perfect gadget to spruce up your garden this spring - and it's half the price of the Argos version.
With the temperatures set to climb again next week and summer now just around the corner, many of us will be making plans to spend more time in the garden.
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Home Bargains has the perfect buy to revamp your garden
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The lights turn on automatically at night
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Argos' rattan lights are priced at £25
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And whether you intend on hosting friends for a garden party, or just want a cosy spot to relax in by yourself, you may have noticed that your garden needs a bit of a revamp after a winter of neglect.
You might think that a garden transformation will cost a fortune, but Home Bargains has the perfect product to makeover your garden on a budget.
The Firefly Rattan String Solar Lights are just £7.99 for a pack of 10, making each light just 79p.
The warm white LEDs will transform your garden into a cosy paradise, that will make you the envy of friends of neighbours.
The solar powered lights also turn on automatically when it gets dark, so you don't have to faff around with any electric wires.
A product description reads: "Featuring 10 warm white LED lights nestled in beautiful rattan designs, these lights create a charming atmosphere in your garden, patio, or yard.
"With a rechargeable battery included, they are easy to install and automatically turn on at dusk, offering a soft, inviting glow.
"Simply place them in the sun to charge during the day and enjoy their gentle light as the evening falls.
"Perfect for adding a touch of warmth and style to any outdoor setting!"
The rattan lights are a fraction of the price of a similar product sold at Argos for £25.
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The Habitat 6 Warm White Rattan Effect Solar String Lights, which are £17 more expensive than the Home Bargains buy comes with four less lights than the budget version.
The Argos buy is also solar powered, and can run for eight hours when fully charged.
Shoppers have also been raving about Home Bargains' Firefly 3 Pack Hot Air Balloon Solar Light, also priced at £7.99.
One eagle-eyed shopper spotted the bargain buys and posted about them in the popular Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK Facebook group — sparking a frenzy among fellow bargain hunters.
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.
One shopper raved: 'I got the hot air balloons online last week — they look so good with how they flicker.'
Another said: 'I've got all the different balloon ones and my garden looks like a balloon festival now. Looks amazing at night and well worth the money.'
A third happy customer added: 'Finally found these in my local — so happy xx.'
But not everyone was impressed.
One shopper warned: 'I got the starburst ones and they only worked for two days then they stopped lifting up.'
Another said: 'Be careful with the hot air balloon ones — I bought some, opened it, and it came apart in my hands.'
It's always worth shopping around when buying garden gear as you might find a cheaper alternative elsewhere.
Websites like Trolley.co.uk and PriceSpy let you compare thousands of products across different retailers to find the best price.
A quick search on Google Shopping can also show how much other retailers are charging for similar items.
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