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The Sun
29-04-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Aldi selling stunning garden essential that will help turn your garden into a Mediterranean paradise
BARGAIN supermarket Aldi has launched a gorgeous new garden must-have – and it's perfect for creating your own Mediterranean retreat. Shoppers can snap up the Decorative Table for just £14.99, helping transform any patio, balcony or backyard in no time. 2 The easy-to-assemble table measures 35cm across and 50cm high, and it neatly folds away when not in use for handy storage. It's suitable for both indoor and outdoor use and features beautiful hand-painted designs to give your space a splash of colour. There are three stylish options to choose from – a charming hummingbird, a cute bee or a sunny lemon pattern. But that's not all hitting the famous Middle Aisle this spring – Aldi's Specialbuys are packed with outdoor bargains. Here's what else you can pick up: Solar String Lights – £7.99 Solar Marrakesh Lantern – £9.99 Solar Water Feature – £49.99 30cm Olive Planter – £4.99 The Solar String Lights and Marrakesh Lantern are ideal for bringing a cosy glow to garden parties, while the Olive Planter adds a rustic Mediterranean feel to any corner. Aldi's garden ranges have been flying off the shelves in recent weeks, so if you're keen to spruce up your space, you'll need to be quick. It is important to remember to always shop around when buying something like this as you might find a cheaper alternative. Websites like Trolley and Price Spy let you compare thousands of products across different retailers to find the best price. Unveiling Aldi Specialbuys: Deals You Don't Want to Miss! Price Spy even lets you see how much an item has cost over time, so you can see if the current price is a good deal. A quick scan on the Google Shopping/Product tab will also bring up how much retailers are selling a certain item for too. Previous garden sales Recent Specialbuys from the discounter has included the popular solar lights range. As well as a cheaper alternative to the Karcher pressure washer by some £80. Elsewhere, B&M released a number of garden furniture, this included a Sienna double egg chair which retails for £250. It also released the Paris 2-Seater Pod Chair is on sale also priced at £250. Recently, Argos slashed its prices on a massive range of outdoor and DIY essentials, with discounts of up to £60. Three weeks ago, Wilko knocked down prices on patio sets, lounge chairs, and bistro sets. What are Aldi Specialbuys? Specialbuys are unique and exciting products that you can find exclusively in Aldi stores. The products are launched in stores every Thursday and Sunday and can include anything from DIY items to beauty products. You can pick up a leaflet in-store, browse online, or sign up to Aldi's mailing list to get a sneak preview of what is to come. There are other ways to save at Aldi and it is always worth keeping a lookout for the many dupes that the retailer launches from time to time. One Aldi worker recently revealed all the new beauty dupes that have landed in stores. As well as dupes of branded food items, the retailer also has beauty products and fragrances that sell out as soon as they hit the shelves. This was a huge sale on outdoor furniture - offering up to £500 off just in time for spring. In February, Dunelm had a huge clearance sale with discounts of up to 75% on hundreds of items. And most homeware stores hold sales in the summer. Last summer, Dobbies launched a huge summer sale with prices slashed by up to 50%. The items on sale included garden furniture, plants and homeware. How to save money when shopping at Aldi Unlike other major grocers, Aldi does not have a rewards or point card system but that does not mean you cannot save on your shop. Every week the store releases a list of special buys, which are unique bargain products you find online at Aldi and in store. The store releases a fresh range of deals every Thursday and Sunday, so be sure to check regularly to see what's new. Meanwhile, the store also regularly sells fruit and vegetables at highly discounted prices, as part of its 'super six' deal. It also does weekly saving offers on typically pricey items such as meat and fish. Plus, it's worth keeping an eye out for products with red stickers on them. These are added to items that have been reduced due to them being close to their best before date or slightly damaged. The best time to get these reduced products is towards the end the day, when you can get discounts worth up to 75%. When's the best time to shop at Aldi? WHEN it comes to shopping at Aldi, the best time to do so depends on what you want to buy. For reduced items - when shops open Red sticker items are rare at Aldi's 830 UK stores, but the supermarket says that none of its food goes to waste so there are some to be found - if you're quick. A spokesman for the supermarket said: "All items are reduced to 50 per cent of the recommend sales price before stores open on their best before or use by dates." That means you have the best chance of finding reduced food items if you go into stores as soon as it opens. Opening times vary by shop but a majority open from 7am or 8am. You can find your nearest store's times by using the supermarket's online shop finder tool. For Specialbuys - Thursdays and Sundays Specialbuys are Aldi's weekly collection of items that it doesn't normally sell, which can range from pizza ovens to power tools. New stock comes into stores every Thursday and Sunday, so naturally, these are the best days to visit for the best one-off special deals. For an even better chance of bagging the best items, head there for your local store's opening time. Remember: once they're gone, they're gone, so if there's something you really want, visit as early as possible
Scottish Sun
29-04-2025
- Lifestyle
- Scottish Sun
Aldi selling stunning garden essential that will help turn your garden into a Mediterranean paradise
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) BARGAIN supermarket Aldi has launched a gorgeous new garden must-have – and it's perfect for creating your own Mediterranean retreat. Shoppers can snap up the Decorative Table for just £14.99, helping transform any patio, balcony or backyard in no time. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Shoppers can snap up the Decorative Table for just £14.99, and one of the designs comes in a sunny lemon pattern Credit: Aldi 2 The table also comes up in two other stylish options, a charming hummingbird and a cute bee The easy-to-assemble table measures 35cm across and 50cm high, and it neatly folds away when not in use for handy storage. It's suitable for both indoor and outdoor use and features beautiful hand-painted designs to give your space a splash of colour. There are three stylish options to choose from – a charming hummingbird, a cute bee or a sunny lemon pattern. But that's not all hitting the famous Middle Aisle this spring – Aldi's Specialbuys are packed with outdoor bargains. Here's what else you can pick up: Solar String Lights – £7.99 Solar Marrakesh Lantern – £9.99 Solar Water Feature – £49.99 30cm Olive Planter – £4.99 The Solar String Lights and Marrakesh Lantern are ideal for bringing a cosy glow to garden parties, while the Olive Planter adds a rustic Mediterranean feel to any corner. Aldi's garden ranges have been flying off the shelves in recent weeks, so if you're keen to spruce up your space, you'll need to be quick. It is important to remember to always shop around when buying something like this as you might find a cheaper alternative. Websites like Trolley and Price Spy let you compare thousands of products across different retailers to find the best price. Unveiling Aldi Specialbuys: Deals You Don't Want to Miss! Price Spy even lets you see how much an item has cost over time, so you can see if the current price is a good deal. A quick scan on the Google Shopping/Product tab will also bring up how much retailers are selling a certain item for too. Previous garden sales Recent Specialbuys from the discounter has included the popular solar lights range. As well as a cheaper alternative to the Karcher pressure washer by some £80. Elsewhere, B&M released a number of garden furniture, this included a Sienna double egg chair which retails for £250. It also released the Paris 2-Seater Pod Chair is on sale also priced at £250. Recently, Argos slashed its prices on a massive range of outdoor and DIY essentials, with discounts of up to £60. Three weeks ago, Wilko knocked down prices on patio sets, lounge chairs, and bistro sets. What are Aldi Specialbuys? Specialbuys are unique and exciting products that you can find exclusively in Aldi stores. The products are launched in stores every Thursday and Sunday and can include anything from DIY items to beauty products. You can pick up a leaflet in-store, browse online, or sign up to Aldi's mailing list to get a sneak preview of what is to come. There are other ways to save at Aldi and it is always worth keeping a lookout for the many dupes that the retailer launches from time to time. One Aldi worker recently revealed all the new beauty dupes that have landed in stores. As well as dupes of branded food items, the retailer also has beauty products and fragrances that sell out as soon as they hit the shelves. This was a huge sale on outdoor furniture - offering up to £500 off just in time for spring. In February, Dunelm had a huge clearance sale with discounts of up to 75% on hundreds of items. And most homeware stores hold sales in the summer. Last summer, Dobbies launched a huge summer sale with prices slashed by up to 50%. The items on sale included garden furniture, plants and homeware. How to save money when shopping at Aldi Unlike other major grocers, Aldi does not have a rewards or point card system but that does not mean you cannot save on your shop. Every week the store releases a list of special buys, which are unique bargain products you find online at Aldi and in store. The store releases a fresh range of deals every Thursday and Sunday, so be sure to check regularly to see what's new. Meanwhile, the store also regularly sells fruit and vegetables at highly discounted prices, as part of its 'super six' deal. It also does weekly saving offers on typically pricey items such as meat and fish. Plus, it's worth keeping an eye out for products with red stickers on them. These are added to items that have been reduced due to them being close to their best before date or slightly damaged. The best time to get these reduced products is towards the end the day, when you can get discounts worth up to 75%.
Metro
23-04-2025
- General
- Metro
Dunelm's £15 solar-powered lights have shoppers rushing to buy multiple sets
Metro journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission – learn more Seeing as the sun could be here for a little longer, we're spending as much time in our garden, patio or balcony for as long as possible – though when the sun sets, sitting outside isn't as appealing. Thankfully shoppers are going wild for a set of solar-powered string lights that really brighten up the place (literally!). Priced at £15, the Scalloped 10 LED Indoor Outdoor Solar String Lights have customers rushing online and in store in the hope you get their hands on a set. With an impressive score of 4.5 out of 5, they've been hailed a 'pretty string of lights', 'stunning', and one person went as far as calling them the 'best on the market'. These really are the finishing touch to any outdoor space – and require just 2 AA batteries to get started. Buy Now for £15 Illuminate your space with the charming Scalloped 10 LED Solar String Lights. Featuring a delicate white scalloped design, these lights house 10 warm white LEDs that offer both constant and flashing settings. Perfect for outdoor use, they effortlessly transform any garden or patio into a cosy retreat. With a total cable length of 5.7 metres and a lit length of 3.88 metres, these solar-powered lights are both practical and stylish, making them an ideal addition to your outdoor décor, don't you think? Someone called 'Kingston Lad' a few months back called the solar string lights the 'best on the market', and added: 'Excellent lights, look great on our summer house. Bought two sets.' Another five-star reviewer also said how they are 'absolutely stunning', before mentioning: 'Bought these as a gift for our friends then decided to buy them for myself. They are really pretty and look stunning. The best solar lights I have seen so pleased with them.' 'Lovely garden lights' said Garden Light Fan, who then went on to say: 'Lovely asset to the garden. More expensive than I would normally pay but a cut above the rest.' More Trending Diana said she would 'buy these again' and added to her five-star review: 'Really lovely lights that arrived very quickly. Even better that they were in the sale.' Better yet, Charlene said the 'gorgeous lights' were 'great quality' and went on to say: 'so pretty and perfect for my small patio area.' Priced at £15, we don't think these will be in stock for long, especially with a few more bank holidays pending, and plenty of catching up with friends and family into the night are on the cards. Follow Metro across our social channels, on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Share your views in the comments below MORE: Discover Dunelm's £29 folding bistro table and other outdoor furniture hand-picked by shopping expert for Easter entertaining MORE: Dunelm shoppers are obsessed with this viral £40 'luxe-looking' duvet set MORE: Dunelm's £35 garden loungers are 'so comfy' you'll never want to get up
Scottish Sun
23-04-2025
- Lifestyle
- Scottish Sun
Home Bargains shoppers spot £7 garden gadget that transforms your lawn – and it's half the price of Argos version
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) 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. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Home Bargains has the perfect buy to revamp your garden Credit: Alamy 3 The lights turn on automatically at night Credit: Home Bargains 3 Argos' rattan lights are priced at £25 Credit: Argos 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. Gardeners rush to B&Q to snap up £15 bargain that will transform your home into a Mediterranean paradise, and they're cheaper than Home Bargains 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 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.
The Sun
23-04-2025
- Lifestyle
- The Sun
Home Bargains shoppers spot £7 garden gadget that transforms your lawn – and it's half the price of Argos version
Olivia Stringer, Fabulous Digital Writer Published: Invalid Date, 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. 3 3 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. Gardeners rush to B&Q to snap up £15 bargain that will transform your home into a Mediterranean paradise, and they're cheaper than Home Bargains 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 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.
