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Shoppers rejoice as £4 garden must-have hits B&M shelves & some say their ones from last year are ‘still going strong’
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SHOPPERS are thrilled as a £4 garden must-have makes its return to B&M shelves - and some say the ones they bought last year are “still going strong.”
As we begin to look ahead and plan for the sunnier days to come, many people will be thinking about ways to improve their garden spaces.
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For those fortunate enough to have a garden, adding some lights can make the space more visually appealing and inviting with this bargain item.
Last year, Home Bargains was selling Hanging Hot Air Balloon Solar Lights and customers have spotted similar on the shelves at B&M.
Taking to UK groups on Facebook, one shopper shared a picture of the product on the shelf.
They wrote: “These solar hot air balloon lights were so popular in Home Bargains last year.
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“Good price in B&M.
“Not sure if it's exactly the same, but it looks good. Mine from last year is still going strong.”
This hot air balloon solar light will elevate your outdoor space with its enchanting glow.
Other people commented on the post and shared their thoughts.
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One wrote: “These are super cute.”
A second added: “Mine is still working.”
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A third commented: “Mine was still working from B&M last year.”
Whilst someone else said: “Mine too, I'd love another.”
Another person who bought the same last year, added: “I took mine down after summer and put them away, going to put them out again as soon as the weather gets better.”
And the sixth wrote: “Yep, same and same price.”
We previously revealed that B&M could well be worth a trip if a spring clean is needed.
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Shoppers are raving about the huge discounts on a range of cleaning essentials, with one delighted customer sharing her latest finds in the group.
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She highlighted major reductions across the Mrs. Hinch Cosy and Vacay Vibes collections, including Flash Speed Mop refills for £3, Dust Magnet pads for £1, Lenor scent boosters for £2, and Febreze Air Mist spray for just £1.
With deals like these, now’s the perfect time to stock up and refresh your home for spring.
February gardening jobs
The Sun's Gardening Editor, Veronica Lorraine has a few jobs to do in February.
Get new plants for free
Things start gearing up in February - and it’s a good time to split large clumps of grasses, snowdrops and hostas to get new plants for free.
Cut back ivy
If your ivy has got ridiculously overgrown, it's a good time to cut it back before the birds start considering it as a nesting place. Warning though - and I’ve learned this from experience - ivy is very difficult to compost unless you shred it - and take out any viable roots which could sprout again. Take it to a council compost instead.
Prune winter-flowering shrubs
Prune back your winter-flowering shrubs like mahonia and Winter Jasmine. Remove dead- diseased and damaged and cut back any long shoots hanging down so they don’t form new roots. Take off around 20 per cent.
Cut back Cornus Sanguinea AKA Dogwood - right back down to its base. It’s ok to be brutal, it will grow back - and will be even better and brighter in Winter.
Get seed-ready
Get your seedbeds ready - as long as it’s dry, firm it down by wallking on it, sprinkle with fertiliser, rake until level removing all stones, add some compost and break up clumps.
Find new places for trees
If you want to move deciduous trees - now is the time to do it - but make sure the soil isn’t frozen. Dig a circular or square trench, put a bit of sand in the bottom, water well the day before and once in the hole, water and mulch around it - although keep the base free from mulch.
Start chitting potatoes
Start chitting first early potatoes on your windowsill - old eggboxes are perfect for it. This basically means encouraging them to sprout before planting.
Get ahead with slugs and snails
Start the fight against slugs and snails early - if you track down the overwintering ones, you might manage to deplete the numbers later in the year.
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