From £8 Crocus gardening must-buys to £2.49 bargain to attract birds to your garden – expert’s top tips
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WE all know we should have a water butt if we’ve got a garden. It's good for the environment, saves water and generally is considered A Good Thing.
But let's be honest, they’re not usually the most attractive addition to your outside space.
Tuesday’s annual outing brought together businesses and brands to showcase all the exciting new innovations everyone has designed for your outside space.
And here's ten bargain buys that caught my eye.
French company sustainable seed starting kit looks like honeycomb, is made of recycled plastic, and provides up to 41 compact pods for seeds, which can be used multiple times. From £17
Bird feed brand has launched a £2.49 Coco-Not feeder, which looks just like a coconut but is 100 percent plant-made, so has none of the terrible airmiles
A perfect Mother’s Day gift is the brand new £9.99 from Wilkinson Sword.
TOP TIP!
Raspberry canes are cheap now as it's the end of the buying season, so stock up for some juicey fruit later in the year.
THIS WEEK'S JOB!
Lift and divide your snowdrops by carefully digging up a clump and prising the bulbs apart by hand - then replant ‘in the green’ six inches apart.
WIN!
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LEARN!
Q. How do I stop squirrels digging up my garden? Karen Payne, Derby
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A. Funnily enough they hate the smell of daffodils, so get some of them in your borders for next season - as well as alliums and hyacinths.
And if you can, put fine mesh or netting down so they can’t dig in. Vinegar spray is also a good deterrent, or sprinkle pepper or garlic granules to put them off.