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Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- Yahoo
Are you making this common bird bath mistake in summer?
Watching birds frolic around in cool water is one of the joys of summer. While keeping water levels topped up is vital during warm weather, the experts have warned of a common bird bath mistake that could be keeping our feathered friends away. "Birds will only use it if they feel safe, so the placement of a bird bath is very important," says Helen Nyul, Group Head of Biodiversity at David Wilson Homes. "Place a bird bath out of direct sunlight to prevent the water from becoming excessively hot and uncomfortable. This also slows any evaporation during the hotter summer months, allowing the water to last longer. Also, algae will not grow as quickly in cooler water, meaning that the bath will remain cleaner for longer." The best place for a bird bath is in a shady, sheltered spot hidden from predators. Helen says birds can often be more vulnerable when they are bathing, so they will need a safe place where they feel protected. "Birds will need to have clear visibility as they bathe to watch out for any predators, whilst also having nearby bushes or trees to provide cover and safety, if alarmed." During the summer months, rinse out and replace water in your bird bath every day to remove a build-up of bird droppings, dead leaves, and other debris. "Once a week, give the bath a more thorough clean, scrubbing it well to remove any build-up of algae and other dirt," adds Helen. "You can use diluted household disinfectants or cleaners specifically formulated for bird baths, but be careful to rinse the bath out to remove any traces of chemicals." You'll have plenty of garden visitors in no time.£18.99 at at at You Might Also Like Emma Bridgewater partners with Russell Hobbs to create stunning kitchen range Everything you need to buy once and for all to eliminate single-use plastic from your life
The Sun
30-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- The Sun
Home Bargains is selling £3.99 hanging glass water ornament that will turn your garden into a ‘cozy spot for wildlife'
WITH Brits enjoying the glorious sunshine, it's the perfect time to revamp your garden with an affordable item. Not only does it give your garden a bit of colour, but it can also attract wildlife. This can help turn your garden into a serene retreat - all at an affordable price point. Bargain Bird Bath The Jardin Hanging Glass Bird Bath is available from Home Bargains for just £3.99. With a stained glass style design featuring flowers and butterflies, it provides a unique centrepiece for your garden. Not only is the item pleasing to look at, but it can also become a haven for birds to drink and bathe in. A description on the Home Bargains website reads: "Transform your garden into a wildlife haven with the Jardin Hanging Glass Bird Bath! "Hand-painted and frost-resistant, this stunning piece invites birds to drink and bathe, adding a touch of charm to your outdoor space." Measuring at 21x40cm, it has plenty of space for an array of birds to cool off in the summer sun. Bird Bath Cleaning Hack Although bird baths can provide a tranquil paradise for wildlife, they can also become a breeding ground for algae. However, there is a quick and cheap fix for this problem - and you probably already have it in your home. According to experts at House Beautiful, throwing a few pennies into your bird bath can help to ward off algae. Alan Titchmarsh's top 7 plants that 'transform ugly fences with gorgeous flowers & fragrance' & they grow for years One or two penny coins are best, as the copper acts as an algicide, slowing the growth of the slimy plant. More Garden Buys If you're looking to seriously revamp your garden, we have found a range of affordable garden products. This includes a similar stand-alone bird bath if you want more of a eye-catching feature for your garden. 3 The Jardin Glass Bird Bath features a stand design, rather than a hanging design. Although it is slightly more expensive at £12.99, the bigger dimensions ensure that your garden is filled with happy birds all summer long. For those looking for a bit of privacy from their neighbours, there are plenty of solutions. This £19.99 middle buy from Aldi can help keep you cool, and give you privacy away from your neighbours' prying eyes. The Garden Wing Tarp can be easily tied to your garden or patio and is available from July 3. Once your garden is nice and sheltered, it's time to buy some comfy and affordable furniture. The Mykonos Rattan 3 Piece Bistro Set from George Home is retailing for £149. It includes two rattan-style chairs with cream cushions and a compact matching table. You'll have to be quick though, as last year the item sold out in 12 weeks.
The Sun
29-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- The Sun
B&M is selling out of £5 ceramic water ornament that will attract wildlife & turn your garden into a ‘serene oasis'
A BUDGET-FRIENDLY buy can help to transform your garden this summer. This buy not only elevates your space, it also helps to attract beneficial wildlife. This affordable item is said to instantly elevate your outdoor area, without breaking the budget. B&M shoppers can pick up Ceramic Bird Bath for just £5 and it comes in two colours. You can choose between sage and green, depending on your garden's aesthetic. Bird bath benefits "Transform your garden into a serene oasis and attract nature with this Ceramic Bird Bath," the product description read. Manufactuers pointed out an additional benefit to this garden decor buy. They described it as a "great way to entice beautiful birds to come and take a splash, while elevating your outdoors". This in turn will help to control the amount of insects in your flowerbeds. Bird bath cleaning hack But the main drawback to bird baths is they tend to become a breeding ground for algae. However, a quick trick can solve this problem, and you won't even need to lift a finger. The solution will only cost you pennies, and that's because the solution is pennies. My garden was looking so old and the patio was broken - now it's a lush oasis and people can't believe how little I spent According to the experts at House Beautiful, throwing a few pennies into your bird bath can help to ward off algae. "Copper pennies do a pretty good job of keeping algae away from our bird baths," they explained. "Copper acts as an algicide, meaning it can help significantly slow down the growth of algae and make the water more inviting for birds." More garden buys And a £4 Home Bargains buy will also help to add a "whimsical touch" to your garden while lighting it up. And another Home Bargains buy will brighten up your space while making it look like something out of Bridgerton. Plus, a tree helps to add privacy to your garden and it's now cheaper than ever. Or you can add a fast-growing flower to cover eyesore walls and fences in your garden. Meanwhile, Amazon has a £14 privacy buy that is described as "perfect" for summer. Another privacy fence is also available from Amazon, for just £5. B&Q has an affordable privacy fence currently on sale, and you can put it up yourself.
The Sun
23-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- The Sun
Home Bargains' £9.99 water ornament lasts ‘through all seasons' & attracts wildlife to your garden
A WATER ornament that lasts all-year round is on sale for the bargain price of just £9.99. Home Bargains shoppers will be able to attract birds and other wildlife to their garden with this handy item. 1 The Jardin Garden Bird Bath is available from Home Bargains for just £9.99. "Turn your garden into a birdwatcher's dream with the Jardin Garden Bird Bath! Made from lightweight, weather-proof plastic with a sleek metallic finish, it's a stylish spot for birds to drink and bathe," the product description reads. "The Jardin Garden Bird Bath is the perfect addition to your outdoor space, designed to attract wild birds while adding a touch of style. "Its lightweight yet durable, weather-proof plastic construction ensures it lasts through all seasons, while the elegant metallic effect finish enhances your garden's charm." The Jardin Garden Bird Bath is also lightweight and durable. It has a metallic effect finish and its plastic construction means it is weather proof. Meanwhile, its dimensions are approximately 52 x 39 x 79cm. The description adds that it is "easy to assemble and move" and is as "practical as it is beautiful". It is also said to provide "the perfect spot for birds to drink and bathe, bringing your garden to life". Other Home Bargains items include a budget buy to instantly brighten up your garden this summer. With this affordable item, your summer get-together can seamlessly go from day to night. So whether you're hosting a summer barbecue or simply enjoying the warm weather, this buy can also transform your outdoor space. The Firefly Solar Colour Lantern is available for just £1.99 from Home Bargains. "This eco-friendly, sun-powered lantern brings a colourful glow to outdoor spaces, ideal for summer or any event," the product description reads.
The Sun
12-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Aldi shoppers rush to buy ‘beautiful' garden must-have scanning at 50% less than high street brands
ALDI shoppers are racing to buy a "beautiful" garden middle-aisle bargain which is just half the price of other high street brands. The Garden Bright Solar Glass Bird Bath is currently on sale for £17.99. 1 The bargain was spotted by a shopper in the Aldi UK Shoppers Facebook group, who posted a picture of the furniture item. They wrote: "Managed to grab one in my local Aldi, so pleased as almost half the price of other places at £17.99. 3 different designs to choose from." Similar solar glass bird baths are on sale at other UK retailers for more than double the price. For example, B&Q is selling a Taylor and Brown Solar Glass Bird Bath Fountain, with a hand-painted sunflower design, for £39.99. Shoppers hailed Aldi's bird bath as "beautiful", with one replying to the Facebook post: "I want one". Others had already snapped up the item from Aldi's middle-aisle. One fan wrote: "I got the hummingbird one today - I love it, can't wait for it to light up tonight!" However, some shoppers who had purchased the bird bath shared valuable tips on how to care for it and prevent damage. "Don't leave them out over winter," one user said. "If the water freezes they crack. I've had two go on my over the years." Another said: "Mine is fab keep in conservatory no prob." Aldi is selling a 'rechargeable' essential for just $9.99 – shoppers say they'll be 'wearing one all day' this summer The bird bath is made of a glass bowl and metal stand, and features six cool white LED lights. It is 53cm high and 35.5cm in width. It's available in three animal-inspired designs - bee, hummingbird and peacock - while stocks last. On its website, Aldi says: "Make sure the birds have a stylish and safe space included in your garden this summer with this Solar Bird Bath." The product will only be available to buy in stores, however, as Aldi doesn't offer a home delivery service. As well as the bird bath, Aldi is also selling a Solar Blossom Tree for £19.99, featuring 100 LED lights and pink cherry blossom style flowers. You can find your nearest Aldi branch by using the retailer's store locator tool, found via If you want to find out what Aldi Specialbuys are in stores at any time, you can visit: How to save money on your food shop Consumer reporter Sam Walker reveals how you can save hundreds of pounds a year: Odd boxes - plenty of retailers offer slightly misshapen fruit and veg or surplus food at a discounted price. Lidl sells five kilos of fruit and veg for just £1.50 through its Waste Not scheme while Aldi shoppers can get Too Good to Go bags which contain £10 worth of all kinds of products for £3.30. Sainsbury's also sells £2 "Taste Me, Don't Waste Me" fruit and veg boxes to help shoppers reduced food waste and save cash. Food waste apps - food waste apps work by helping shops, cafes, restaurants and other businesses shift stock that is due to go out of date and passing it on to members of the public. Some of the most notable ones include Too Good to Go and Olio. Too Good to Go's app is free to sign up to and is used by millions of people across the UK, letting users buy food at a discount. Olio works similarly, except users can collect both food and other household items for free from neighbours and businesses. Yellow sticker bargains - yellow sticker bargains, sometimes orange and red in certain supermarkets, are a great way of getting food on the cheap. But what time to head out to get the best deals varies depending on the retailer. You can see the best times for each supermarket here. Super cheap bargains - sign up to bargain hunter Facebook groups like Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK where shoppers regularly post hauls they've found on the cheap, including food finds. "Downshift" - you will almost always save money going for a supermarket's own-brand economy lines rather than premium brands. The move to lower-tier ranges, also known as "downshifting" and hailed by consumer expert Martin Lewis, could save you hundreds of pounds a year on your food shop. Save money at Aldi Keeping your eyes peeled for Aldi's Specialbuys is a great way to save money at the retailer. It's also worth keeping an eye out for any red sticker products when you're doing your grocery shopping, which are added to items going out of date or that are slightly damaged. It's best to get to your local store early if you're looking for discounts, as Aldi tends to add the stickers to items in the morning. This also tends to be the best time to get middle-aisle bargains, with shoppers sometimes queuing as early as 4am for some products. You can also look out for Too Good to Go bags, which cost just £3.30 with £10 worth of food approaching its sell-by or use-by date.
