From solar power water features to hanging baskets, 8 ways to transform your garden for under £100
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SPRUCING up your garden doesn’t need to cost a fortune - we’ve rounded up eight ways to transform your outside space for under £100 each.
And if you’re rubbish at DIY, you’ll be pleased to hear these garden products require no, or minimal, assembly.
From solar power water features to pretty hanging baskets, there are plenty of ways to add colour and character to your garden.
Of course, you should always compare prices before handing over any cash to make sure you’re getting the best deal.
You may also want to take note of the delivery times of each product so you know how long your order will take to arrive.
Alternatively, gardening centres have been allowed to reopen in the UK following the easing of lockdown restrictions.
If you’re planning on visiting a store in person, you should only be picking up garden products as part of an essential shop.
We’ve done some digging, and here’s what we found when looking for cheap ways to transform your garden.
Solar powered lights
Mini solar powered post light - 79p from B&M ()
B&M is selling the cheapest solar powered lights we could find, with the discounter selling single posts for 79p each.
They're also easy to install - you just need to push them into your lawn - and they'll light up once they've been charged up by the sun.
As B&M doesn't offer online delivery, you'll need to visit your nearest store to pick up some.
B&M has 600 branches in the UK - use the to track down your nearest one.
Gloss silver effect solar powered LED Bulkhead wall light - £3 from B&Q ()
B&Q says this light can be fixed to a wall, in a patio or a porch.
Once it’s fully charged, it will stay alight between six to eight hours.
Home delivery isn't available on this item, but you can click and collect it in store.
B&Q has 288 stores in the UK - check the for more information.
LED solar powered string lights - £15 from Dunelm ()
If you're after something that's a bit more pretty, you can pick up these solar powered string lights from Dunelm.
Each pack contains 10 lights and has a cord length of 1.8 metres.
Delivery from Dunelm is free on orders over £49, otherwise standard delivery is £3.95.
If you'd rather shop in store, Dunelm has 172 stores in the UK - use the to see where your nearest is.
Solar powered water features
Solar power floating water fountain - £3.78 from AliExpress ()
This floating water fountain can be added to fish ponds, bird baths or any other type of water feature in your garden.
It comes with a solar panel system that makes it sprinkle water.
AliExpress charges £3.99 for delivery on this product.
Solar power frog water feature - £44.99 from eBay ()
If you like frogs, then this could be the perfect way to add character to your garden pond.
Luckily, if you're not so fond of amphibians, there are several other designs to choose from including terracotta style pots and a mermaid.
There's a £12.95 delivery charge for this item.
Leaf solar powered water feature - £49.99 from Studio ()
With this garden ornament, you'll see water trickle from three leaves, moving down the trunk of a tree.
The water system is operated by solar panel.
Standard delivery from Studio is £4.99.
Hanging baskets
Artificial orchid hanging basket - £5 from Wish ()
Are you no good at gardening? You don't need to have green fingers with this artificial orchid hanging basket.
The flowers are made with cloth and plastic, while the basket can be hung to walls or railings just like any normal hanging basket.
Wish charges £5 for delivery for this item.
Rattan round hanging basket - £2.99 from The Range ()
You may find it cheaper to buy an empty hanging basket and then fill it yourself with flowers or seeds.
This one from The Range is £2.99.
Delivery and click and collect start from £3.95.
The Range has around 160 shops in the UK - use the to find out the latest opening times.
Tutti frutti pre-planted hanging basket - £14.99 from Thompson & Morgan ()
This hanging basket comes with an array of colourful flowers already planted.
You can choose between a hanging basket or free-standing pot.
Thompson & Morgan charges £4.99 for delivery.
Parasols
Alfresco Living parasol 1.8m - £8 from B&M ()
The cheapest parasol we found was this one from B&M, which costs £8 and measures 1.8m in length.
Sadly, it doesn't come with a base stand so you'll need to buy this separately.
Use the B&M to find your nearest branch.
Curacao 1.8m yellow parasol - £18 from B&Q ()
If you're after something with a bit more colour, B&Q is selling this bright yellow parasol.
It measures 1.8m in length but doesn't come with a base stand.
This parasol isn't available for home delivery but you can choose click and collect.
Check the B&Q to see where your nearest branch is.
Argos Home 2.5m overhanging garden parasol - £65 from Argos ()
Looking for something a bit more extravagant? This overhanging parasol from Argos is adjustable and measures 2.5m.
Like the other options, a base isn't included.
Delivery from Argos costs £3.95 or you can click and collect for free.
Garden furniture
Venice rattan effect bistro set - £40 from B&M ()
B&M says the three-piece furniture set is ideal for relaxing in your garden or conservatory.
It comes with two charis and one table.
Use the B&M to find your nearest branch.
Argos Home two-seater rattan effect balcony set - £45 from Argos ()
If you're struggling to find the above furniture set from B&M, this almost identical one from Argos only costs £5 more.
It comes with two chairs and a table.
Delivery from Argos costs £3.95 or you can click and collect for free.
Argos Home four-seater metal patio set in silver - £70 from Argos ()
If there are more of you to entertain, you may want to consider this four-seater set from Argos.
It comes with four chairs and a table.
Delivery from Argos costs £3.95 or you can click and collect for free.
Gazebos
Argos Home 2.7m x 2.7m garden gazebo - £25 from Argos ()
A gazebo provides a great way to keep cool in your garden - although they do require some assembly.
This one from Argos measures 2.7m in length.
Delivery from Argos costs £3.95 or you can click and collect for free.
White gazebo 3m x 3m - £25 from Dunelm ()
Meanwhile, if you've got the space then you can pick up this slightly bigger gazebo from Dunelm for the same price of £25.
It measures 3m in length.
Delivery from Dunelm is free on orders over £49, otherwise standard delivery is £3.95.
If you'd rather shop in store, use the Dunelm to see where your nearest branch is.
Rainbow children's gazebo - £29.99 from Amazon ()
If you're looking for something for the kids, this colourful design costs just under £30 from Amazon.
It measures 1.5m by 1.7m in length.
Delivery from Amazon is free for this item.
Greenhouses
Five-shelf greenhouse - £15 from B&M ()
You don't need to have loads of space in your garden to have your own greenhouse.
This mini greenhouse from B&M comes with five shelves for your plantsand measures 58cm by 38cm by 195cm.
Use the B&M to find your nearest branch.
'Pop up' greenhouse growbag - £22.99 from eBay ()
If you don't have much space, this "pop up" greenhouse could be the perfect solution for avid gardeners.
It measures 100cm by 100cm.
There's a £3.99 delivery charge on this item.
Gardman growbag growhouse - £31.99 from Amazon ()
Another option is this growhouse from Amazon, which measures 100cm by 50cm by 150cm.
The image shows it's ideal for growing tomato plants.
Delivery on this item is free from Amazon.
BBQs
Argos Home round charcoal BBQ - £10 from Argos ()
There's nothing quite like a BBQ in the garden when the weather turns sunny.
This one from B&Q costs £10 and uses charcoal to cook your grub.
It measures 50cm by 35cm by 40cm.
Delivery from Argos costs £3.95 or you can click and collect for free.
Lifestyle charcoal kettle BBQ - £26 from Lookagain.co.uk ()
Alternatively, Lookagain.co.uk is selling this charcoal BBQ with a lid for £26.
This one is around 78cm by 33cm by 90cm.
Standard delivery costs £3.99.
Argos Home charcoal oil drum BBQ with warming rack - £40 from Argos ()
The hinged lid on this BBQ lets you control the cooking temperature of your food, while the warming rack means you can serve your feast all at once.
Its overall size measures 90cm by 83cm by 57cm.
Delivery from Argos costs £3.95 or you can click and collect for free.
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