Essential Items to Purchase at Lidl for Your Mediterranean Garden Makeover
If you’re dreaming of transforming your garden into a Mediterranean paradise, you’ve arrived at the right place. As the temperatures rise and we all start spending more time outdoors, it’s the perfect moment to elevate your garden’s aesthetic and impress your guests. If your garden currently lacks vitality, don’t worry—Lidl has an exciting new collection that will breathe new life into your outdoor space.
Starting tomorrow, March 30th, Lidl will unveil a stunning new range of both indoor and outdoor plants across its stores nationwide. This is excellent timing for those last-minute Mother’s Day gifts, ensuring you can find something beautiful without breaking the bank. With prices starting at just £9.99, you can bring a taste of summer right to your garden.
Among the highlights of this new collection are Bougainvillea plants priced at just £6.99, along with a variety of striking Mediterranean Citrus Plants. These Citrus Plants, available in two vibrant options, are designed to add instant color and flair to your outdoor area. Priced at only £9.99, they represent a fantastic bargain. Not only are they visually appealing, but they also evoke a warm Mediterranean atmosphere, sure to leave your neighbors envious. If you’re unable to travel abroad this summer and wish to enhance your garden on a budget, this is an ideal opportunity for you.
In addition to the delightful Mediterranean Citrus Plants, garden enthusiasts will be thrilled to discover a wide assortment of colorful summer bulbs. Shoppers can look forward to collections like ‘Fragrant Flowers’ and ‘Urban Gardening,’ both available for just £6.99 each. Additionally, gardening aficionados will find Dahlia Bulbs priced at £5.99, perfect for planting in late spring after the frost, with the promise of beautiful blooms come summer.
Why Do Aldi and Lidl Have Such Efficient Checkouts?
If you’ve ever shopped at Aldi or Lidl, you may have noticed their remarkably quick checkout process. Aldi’s impressive speed isn’t just by chance; the supermarket claims that its checkouts operate 40% faster than those of its competitors. This efficiency is part of Aldi’s overarching strategy to maintain low prices for customers. The use of efficient barcodes on packaging enables staff to scan items swiftly, as many products feature multiple barcodes to facilitate a quicker process. Furthermore, Aldi employs “shelf-ready” packaging, which reduces costs associated with restocking.
As an added bonus, for just £1.99, shoppers can also find Begonia Bulbs. Known for their continuous blooming and adaptability to shady conditions, these bulbs are an excellent choice for anyone looking to add a splash of color to their gardens this season. So, if you’re keen on getting your garden ready for spring and summer without overspending, make sure to set your alarm for tomorrow morning and head to your nearest Lidl store. These indoor and outdoor plants will be available while supplies last, and, as with all treasures found in the middle aisles of Lidl, they are likely to sell out quickly.
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March Gardening Tasks to Tackle
The Sun’s Gardening Editor, Veronica Lorraine, has shared essential gardening tasks to kick off the spring season:
- Start Sowing Seeds: Plant Aubergine seeds in a propagator or outdoors after the last frost. You could also use grow bags in a cold frame, aiming for a harvest by August. Explore various heirloom seed varieties available through sites like She Grows Veg for unique options like purple carrots and globe-shaped aubergines.
- Buy and Plant Summer Bulbs: Summer flowering bulbs will yield spectacular blooms, bringing a tropical flair to your garden. Consider Gladioli, Dahlias, Calla Lilies, Peonies, and Crocosmia.
- Lawn Care Begins Now: Initiate lawn care with a nitrogen-rich spring feed, reseed any bare patches, and prepare for regular mowing this month. If possible, leave a section of your lawn longer to support wildlife.
- Check Compost: Incorporate well-rotted compost into your soil. If you have the space, dig trenches and add your kitchen scraps that would typically go to recycling—cover them up, and they will provide excellent nutrients.
- Clean Outdoor Areas: It’s time to pressure wash your patios and paths. If your children are old enough, let them take on this fun project—they’ll enjoy getting wet while aiding in the clean-up.
- Soak Sweet Peas: Before sowing sweet peas, soak them and plant them in long narrow pots or toilet rolls, placing two seeds per pot. These can go in an unheated greenhouse, and once they develop three or four pairs of leaves, pinch out the growing tip to encourage outward growth.
- Create a Wildflower Meadow: If space allows, consider sowing a wildflower meadow. Many shops now offer wildflower seed mixes or even seed bombs that can be easily scattered onto the soil.