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With the Early May bank holiday fast approaching, now is the perfect time to get your garden ready for long and lazy days – and evenings – spent outdoors with friends and family.
From ideas to keep the kids amused, to items to help you entertain and relax – such as BBQs and an absolute bargain of a garden furniture set – we’ve also shared some of our top picks to spruce up the space, with the holidays being an excellent time to get your garden looking its best with a fresh lick of paint, a trim of the grass or planting some beautiful blooms.
So, whatever inspiration you’re looking for, here’s everything you need to get your garden ready for the long weekend…
For entertaining
Wowcher garden furniture set
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If you’ve been thinking about adding a dedicated outdoor seating area for a while now, you’ll know how quickly the costs can add up, especially if you’re looking for a decent sized corner sofa and matching coffee table. Which is why this 50% off deal from Wowcher is so impressive.
Comprising a love sofa, a three-seater sofa, two reclining chairs, two small footstools and a fire pit table centrepiece, it’s ideal for larger gatherings and any upcoming bank holiday or summer garden plans you might have. And with rattan continuing to be one of the biggest garden trends, this is made from a weatherproof and durable polyrattan that should hold up well for years, if not decades, to come.
Just think how great it will look on your patio or to zone off a designated outdoor living area in your garden.
Aldi bar trolley
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The perfect addition to outdoor entertaining, this rattan-style bar trolley is an excellent investment for anyone looking to enhance their BBQ setup. With a sleek grey wicker finish topped with glass, it comes complete with integrated shelves plus wine glass holders and even bottle coolers to keep your tipple of choice nice and frosty when the sun comes out. Part of Aldi's Specialbuys range, it's set to be one of the supermarket's most sought-after items.
Blackstone griddle air fryer
There’s nothing better than a good BBQ when the weather warms up. But if you’re currently struggling to fit everything on a cramped grill or have been meaning to upgrade to something a bit more professional, look no further than this option from Blackstone. With four independently controlled cooking zones, allowing you to cook at different temperatures and timings at the same time, what really makes this stand out is its handy warming drawer and two air fryer drawers.
If, like us, your air fryer is one of your most-used kitchen appliances, these drawers will help you cook everything from crispy chips to juicy chicken wings while the grill is going, saving you from making multiple trips back and forth from the kitchen.
For the garden
Kärcher lawn trimmer
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Take some of the hassle out trimming your lawn with this great cordless grass trimmer from Kärcher. Allowing you to reach every corner and ensure a crisp, clean finish, you don’t need to worry about it damaging or accidentally cutting any nearby plants or trees either, thanks to its built-in fold-out plant guard and pivoting head. And if you’ve ever gotten tangled up in wires as you’ve tried to cut or trim your grass, this one’s line automatically adjusts to give you the perfect cutting length, which is such a practical feature.
GTech patio heater
With it being that much lighter in the evenings now, it’s the ideal excuse to sit out on your patio, balcony or in your garden. But as the sun starts to set, it can get a bit chilly. Rather than having to run inside to grab a jumper or blanket, why not invest in a patio heater. And this weatherproof and wall-mounted option from GTech has an incredible £110 off at the moment, down to just £39.99.
So, whether you’re looking to dine al fresco, catch up with friends and family after work over a glass of wine, or read your book outside, this will help you and your guests to make the most out of your outdoor space all year round.
Miracle-Gro compost
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As we spend more time out in our gardens, you might have been thinking about adding some colour or interest to the space with some eye-catching plants and flowers. And the bank holiday is a great time to do exactly that.
Experts always recommend giving flowers and plants the best chance by adding some compost to flower beds, pots, borders and hanging baskets. With shoppers praising its “excellent composition of nutrients and texture” and “good value for money,” it speeds up growth to create stronger and better fed plants, leaving you with a display you’ll soon be excited to show off to guests.
For the kids
Green-n-Play Sand Tool Set
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A sand pit and bucket of water can provide hours of fun for little ones and this great sand tool set includes everything they could possibly need to build sandcastles, make shapes and really get creative. And as there’s two of almost everything, you won’t need to worry about siblings fighting over whose turn it is to use certain tools. Because there’s 23 pieces in total, there’s even enough if they have their friends or cousins over, too.
Bluey Sandbox
If you don’t yet have a sandbox or your kids have outgrown their current one, how adorable is this Bluey design? Coming complete with a bucket, spade, trowel and sand molds in the shape of Bluey herself and a cute little seagull and crab, it has a lid to keep the sand protected from any sudden downpours and each corner even has a hole for an umbrella sunshade to stop the sun from beating down on kiddos on particularly summery days.
Kinetic Sand set
For those looking to take sand play to the next level, this brilliant Kinetic Sand set will no doubt go down a treat. And a seriously sweet treat at that. With three different colours of kinetic sand, they can create their very own ice cream designs made of modelling sand. They can either perfect their ice cream scoops for a traditional design or go all out and swirl a soft serve to blend the different colours together. And for a final extra touch, it even has a little grater, allowing them to make their own sprinkles to add on top.
Ellis Cochrane