B&M is offering a £12 buy that’s perfect for grass-free gardens this summer
THE warm weather is finally here and if you’re planning on spending the summer in the garden then this handy gadget might be for you.
B&M shoppers can nab a bargain on the lawn tool which is selling for just £12.
The Rolson Telescopic Artificial Grass Rake is designed to clear leaves and debris from artificial grass.
Even gardening novices will be able to use this tool, thanks to its simple, lightweight design.
The rake can extend from 32 inches to 52 inches, and boasts 18 inch-wide heavy duty bristles.
And it’s also incredibly durable, meaning you shouldn’t have to replace it any time soon.
The product can be found in B&M stores across the country, as well as online.
If you’re looking for some plants to spruce up your freshly-cleared garden then read on.
Pretty plants can make all the difference giving colour, attracting wildlife and adding interest to your outdoor areas.
Flamingo trees are a great option, and they’re available at The Range for just £14.99 each or you can pick up two for £20.
There’s also a mini version for £3.99 each or you can get three for £10.
The striking tree with beautiful pink leaves – officially known as the Salix Flamingo or the Hakuro-Nishiki willow tree – blooms into colour every year.
Elsewhere Lidl shoppers can pick up peonies for the fab price of £7.99.
The romantic flower is beautiful addition to the garden, and if looked after properly they’ll bloom each year.
Remember to compare prices
It is important to remember to always shop around when buying something like this as you might find a cheaper alternative.
Websites like Trolley and Price Spy let you compare thousands of products across different retailers to find the best price.
Price Spy even lets you see how much an item has cost over time, so you can see if the current price is a good deal.
A quick scan on the Google Shopping/Product tab will also bring up how much retailers are selling a certain item for.
How to compare prices to get the best deal
JUST because something is on offer, or is part of a sale, it doesn't mean it's always a good deal.
There are plenty of comparison websites out there that’ll check prices for you – so don’t be left paying more than you have to.
Most of them work by comparing the prices across hundreds of retailers.
Here are some that we recommend:
- Google Shopping is a tool that lets users search for and compare prices for products across the web. Simply type in keywords, or a product number, to bring up search results.
- Price Spy logs the history of how much something costs from over 3,000 different retailers, including Argos, Amazon, eBay and the supermarkets. Once you select an individual product you can quickly compare which stores have the best price and which have it in stock.
- Idealo is another website that lets you compare prices between retailers. All shoppers need to do is search for the item they need and the website will rank them from the cheapest to the most expensive one.
- CamelCamelCamel only works on goods being sold on Amazon. To use it, type in the URL of the product you want to check the price of.