I transformed my ‘dirty’ garden into a ‘cosy’ haven using cheap buys from Home Bargains & B&M – & prices start from £3
A SAVVY mum-of-two has proven that you haven’t got to fork out a small fortune to make a huge difference when it comes to your garden.
Instead, she revealed how she gave her outdoor space a super stylish makeover using cheap buys from the likes of Home Bargains and B&M.
In several clips shared to TikTok (@jadeee_louisee), Jade films the process of cleaning and transforming her dirty garden into an outdoor paradise – and all while on a tight budget.
“So now that we have actually finished cleaning, we can finally start on the fun stuff, and that is decorating my garden,” she says.
“Everything you’ll see in this video is from Home Bargains or B&M.”
First up, she reveals that she bought string lights with little flower decorations, which she snapped up for just £6.99 from Home Bargains.
Hanging them across the top of her fence, she demonstrates that the decorative lights are the perfect way to turn your space into a haven of warmth and style.
According to the product description online, they’re also ideal for “softening hard lines topping large planters, raised flower beds, fence & walls.”
Next up, she moves on to her “dreaded back wall,” admitting she had no idea what she wanted to do with it.
Unpacking the ‘Firefly Rose Curtain Solar Lights,’ which cost £12.99, she says: “When I saw this box, I just knew it would fit perfectly for this.
“I just definitely needed to add some greenery to the wall because otherwise it was quite plain and dull.”
Spreading them out into place so they look even, she continues: “This really does fit perfectly over here.
“They are also solar lights, so charge them up during the day and they should hopefully work during the night.
“I’m actually in love with this.”
Not stopping there, the mum-of-two then hangs the ‘Jardin Artificial Rose Heart’ from Home Bargains, which retails for £9.99, onto her tree.
The elegant and vivid colour variations of leaves make for timeless seasonal decor, so is perfect for all year round.
Plus, it’s designed to be used both indoors and outdoors – and includes UV protection to prevent fading.
Oh my God, it looks amazing. It definitely gives off those cosy vibes…it looks super cute
Mum-of-two, Jade
And last but not least, Jade shares how she completed the look by illuminating her outdoor space with the ‘Butterfly/Flower Wall Art Solar Light’ from Home Bargains.
At just £4.99, the decorative piece, which she places on her fence, combines the beauty of artistic design with the practicality of solar-powered lighting and is sure to create a captivating focal point for your garden, patio, or porch.
“I didn’t like where I put them, so I replaced them into this position, cut off the ties and they look perfect,” she says.
Sharing a snap of what her new stylish garden looks like in the day as well as at night, with the inclusion of some B&M £3 solar lights she wrapped around the trunk of her tree she notes: “Oh my God, it looks amazing.
“It definitely gives off those cosy vibes…it looks super cute.”
And Jade wasn’t the only one to think so, with the post racking up a whopping 158k views and several comments from very impressed social media users.
6 Spring Gardening Jobs You Can Do in 60 mins
A gardening pro, or just starting your planting journey? Nigel Lawton, a gardening expert at Dobbies Garden Centres has shared the six jobs you can do to transform your garden in under an hour.
1. Tidy up
Remove dead leaves, neaten beds and borders, remove any seeds and apply a good layer of mulch over the surface with organic peat-free compost. TIME: 60 mins
2. Design beds and borders
Trim back winter flowering plants where blooms have started to fade. Start by removing any dead, diseased or damaged branches, and get rid of any branches that cross over, Nigel says.
Then prune summer flowering shrubs like Buddleia, Lavatera and hardy Fuschias to allow room for new growth. As well as encouraging new growth in the plant by removing dead material, pruning will also allow you to control the height and shape of your plants. TIME: 50 mins
3. Create a cosy patio
If you have a patio, transform it into a cosy socialising spot.
Start by giving that a good clean with a jet wash to quickly complete the job in under an hour. You can further liven up the area by adding some garden furniture paired with some cushions, some throws, and an outdoor rug. TIME: 30 mins
4. Refresh pots
To enjoy instant colour in your garden this spring, Nigel recommends refreshing your pots, hanging baskets, and window boxes with early season flowers for a country garden effect.
Plant in threes or fives to create a impactful display with small, medium, and large plants of different heights beside your door. TIME: 15 mins
5. Lawncare
Another beginner-friendly task you can do to spruce up your garden is taking care of the lawn by cultivating the soil and making sure the area is level and firm.
Rake out any moss or dead grass, and apply lawn treatement in late spring. TIME: 15-30 mins
6. Welcome wildlife
Spring is the perfect time to welcome wildlife into your garden as small animals come out of hibernation and new birds hatch into life.
To ensure your garden is a safe space for wildlife, Nigel suggests dedicating a small section of your garden to creating a wildlife-friendly habitat with pollinating plants and places for small animals and insects to shelter.
You can create a safe space for them by stacking branches in a shaded spot to help protect them from the elements. All of this can be done in under an hour. TIME: 40 mins
“The heart on the tree is cute,” praised one.
A second commented: “Well done looks so good!”
A third commented: “It’s looks beautiful! I love the flowers and pink heart.”
Meanwhile, a fourth praised: “Looks great!”
Another chimed in: “Gorgeous garden!”
And a further added: “Looks so pretty!”
