ALDI is selling a nifty gadget that’s £20 cheaper than the B&Q version and is perfect for sorting your garden for summer.
The multi-functional tool will have your yard ready for BBQ parties and paddling pools in no time.
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Aldi is selling an environmentally Electric Weed Killer for just £14.99.
It works as a hot-air blower which gets three jobs done with one single gadget.
On the Aldi website it states: “Grab yourself a multi-functional hot-air blower which performs as a weeder, BBQ lighter and hot air gun for removing paint and varnish to conquer all those garden tasks this year.”
The 2000-watt machine has no harmful chemicals as it simply spits out hot air, killing the weeds.
It has a swivel handle and three temperatures, with five heating nozzles included.
The cheap new tool appears in Aldi stores from May 8, so those looking to pep up their patio can pick one up tomorrow.
For those looking for a slightly swankier version, B&Q has a weed killer on their site for £38.99.
The Electric Weed Burner & Killer heats up air and channels it onto unwanted shrubs.
B&Q told to hold the tool over the weeds for a bout 10 seconds, after which they will drop and die off the next day.
The instructions warn customers that they can burn themselves and urge users to be careful not to touch the nozzle before it’s cooled down.
For those whose local is a Lidl, the budget retailer sells a Parkside Electric Weed Burner is £14.99.
The Sun’s Rebecca Miller tried out the Lidl weed burner and and scored it 4 out of 5 stars.
She said: “It does the job, needs better instructions.”
Dobies offers a Garden Gear Weed Burner for £24.99 which comes with a detachable handle for easy storage and two temperature settings.
The garden centre chain knocks the price of the gadget down to £22.49.
Dobies described: “Efficiently tackle unwanted weeds with the Garden Gear Weed Burner, a powerful and eco-friendly solution for weed control.
“Using high temperatures to target and destroy weeds, this tool provides a chemical-free alternative to traditional herbicides, helping you maintain a healthy, sustainable garden.”
GARDEN BEST BUYS
Once your weeds are gone and the garden is perfectly clean – there are a range of “Plant picks” available from Lidl from tomorrow that will spruce up your household.
You can get hold of a Fig Tree for £14.99 or £11.99 if you’re shopping in-store.
To add a little pizazz to your dinner table, a Large Mixed Bouquet of flowers is on offer for just £5.99.
If Lidl isn’t your local and the little ones need entertaining, parents can pick up a Bayswood Insect House for £8 from Tesco.
The adorable bug house has different-sized holes to appeal to different insects and act as the perfect place for garden critters.
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May gardening jobs
The Sun’s Gardening Editor, Veronica Lorraine, has shared the tasks you need to crack on with in May.
GARDEN growth can go from nought to ninety in May, depending on the weather. The last UK frosts are generally seen at the beginning of the month, so all of a sudden there’s so much more to do and grow.
Plant out dahlia tubers
It’s a joy to finally plant out your dahlia tubers. Remember how big they can get – and space accordingly – anything up to half a metre apart.
It’s a good idea to put your support stakes in now instead of trying to work around them.
And make sure you include lots of well rotted manure or decent compost to feed it and then mulch to keep it moist and suppress weeds. They generally start blooming in July.
Final feed to Spring flowers
You can give a cheeky feed to all your remaining tulips and daffodils.
Although the majority of bulbs aren’t guaranteed to come back year after year any more, as long as you’ve left them to die back naturally there’s a good chance they’ll have stored enough energy to come back again. Tomato feed is fine.
Tie up climbers
Your clematis, honeysuckle and rambling roses should be well on their way by now – try to use plastic free string to tie them back into their support, or tuck them round each other to make sure they don’t sprout off in crazy directions.
Feed the lawn
It’s not too late to give your lawn a good feed.
Whether you use granular or liquid, it can give it a good boost to see it through the harsher summer months.
While mowing, don’t go too low with your cut length yet and never take more than a third off the grass height.
Get creative
It’s also time to get creative with hanging baskets and pots.
Trailing pelargoniums, which a lot of people call geraniums, and Begonias are a good, low cost way of getting lovely returning blooms throughout the summer in your baskets.
And pots can be planted with spring bulbs.
Don’t forget the greenhouse!
Give your greenhouse a good tidy and clean the glass inside and out.
The improved light will help plants grow quicker inside and tidying is good for the soul.
You can just use a household white wine vinegar and water solution – or even neat if you’re feeling spendy – which gives a really good shine.