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Gardening Bargain Alerts Mega Thread

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,544 ✭✭✭✭Supercell


    Grow bag trays in Aldi too, these are really great, some nice stuff there this week, I feel a big shop coming on today - https://www.aldi.ie/en/specialbuys/thursday-27th-february/
    Chicken manure pellets look good too..its like xmas!

    Have a weather station?, why not join the Ireland Weather Network - http://irelandweather.eu/



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 246 ✭✭peadar76


    Aldi have magnolias for 9.99.
    Is this good value?
    Are they easy to grow?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,627 ✭✭✭Sgt Pepper 64


    peadar76 wrote: »
    Aldi have magnolias for 9.99.
    Is this good value?
    Are they easy to grow?

    it is good value, lovely plant. But they dont do much for the rest of the year once they have flowered

    Also they can be frost damaged

    https://apps.rhs.org.uk/advicesearch/profile.aspx?PID=599

    http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2013/mar/24/guide-to-growing-magnolias


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,067 ✭✭✭✭fryup


    is the telescopic pruning shears worth getting? €30


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,627 ✭✭✭Sgt Pepper 64


    peadar76 wrote: »
    Aldi have magnolias for 9.99.
    Is this good value?
    Are they easy to grow?

    Actually I saw them today and they are tiny.
    Might be worth checking out garden centres for something a bit more mature


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,170 ✭✭✭wildlifeboy


    Actually I saw them today and they are tiny.
    Might be worth checking out garden centres for something a bit more mature
    I am getting one today. great value. I have seen them in garden centres for 30 quid for a similar size


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,730 ✭✭✭redser7


    Trick is to get there as early as possible on the day they go on sale. Pick the best specimens.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,558 ✭✭✭paddylonglegs


    Anyone see any compost bins left in aldi?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 246 ✭✭peadar76


    Actually I saw them today and they are tiny.
    Might be worth checking out garden centres for something a bit more mature

    Yeah, I got one any way. I'll just have to plant it and forget about it from the point of few of seeing any flowers for probably 4 or 5 years.

    I'd like a more mature one but can't afford it at the moment


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29 abusimbel


    Anyone see any hoe left in Lidl, I went to 4 shops couldn't fine one :(


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,170 ✭✭✭wildlifeboy


    I saw her at the back of the trollys in a miniskirt smoking a cigg.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,627 ✭✭✭Sgt Pepper 64


    https://www.aldi.ie/en/specialbuys/thursday-20th-march/

    selection see link for all

    water butt 40 euro
    strawberry plants 6 pack 5 euro
    cherry\ornmnetal trees 6 euro
    fruit bushes 4.49


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 886 ✭✭✭celticbhoy27


    What are the ornamental trees please. Trying to figure is it worth the trip :p


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,627 ✭✭✭Sgt Pepper 64


    What are the ornamental trees please. Trying to figure is it worth the trip :p

    Various flowering cherrys\almond and

    10 varieties but they only show 4 on website :)

    Prunus 'Amanogawa
    A very charming flowering cherry which is a column of fragrant soft Pink flowers in April and May. Particularly recommended where space is limited
    http://apps.rhs.org.uk/plantselector/plant?plantid=5318

    [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Prunus avium[/FONT][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif] (Wild Cherry)
    http://www.bbc.co.uk/northernireland/gardenerscorner/trees/wild_cherry.shtml

    prunus triloba (the one I want!)
    http://www.gardenersworld.com/plants/prunus-triloba/877.html
    [/FONT]
    The double flowering cherry-almond blooms in April and May, it originates from the far east where it is famed as a herald of Spring.

    It is a dwarf compact tree that can grow upto 3 metres (10ft) tall, but is easily maintained at half that height if required.

    The tree also displays outstanding yellow-bronze autumn colour.

    The medium-green leaves of this flowering tree have an elongated oval shape, and finely toothed edges, providing light dappled shade in the summer months to anything below.

    The flowering cherry-almond is ideal in the garden or near the house.

    Planted in a row, an avenue of trees consisting of the flowering cherry-almond will create an attractive and impressive border along a path, patio or property line.

    Not only will this rustic plant withstand the toughest of winters but it is also gifted with a resistance to most pests and diseases.

    Sorbus aucuparia

    http://apps.rhs.org.uk/plantselector/plant?plantid=1853





    Root balled 2-year-old trees.
    • Choose from 10 varieties
    • Height: 1.2m (minimum)

    BTW, pretty much all these trees Ive seen for at least €35 euros in a garden centre and not much bigger
    €6 euro got to be worth a punt


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 886 ✭✭✭celticbhoy27


    Definitely worth a trip. Thanks a million for the reply
    Various flowering cherrys\almond and

    10 varieties but they only show 4 on website :)

    Prunus 'Amanogawa
    A very charming flowering cherry which is a column of fragrant soft Pink flowers in April and May. Particularly recommended where space is limited
    http://apps.rhs.org.uk/plantselector/plant?plantid=5318

    [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Prunus avium[/FONT][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif] (Wild Cherry)
    http://www.bbc.co.uk/northernireland/gardenerscorner/trees/wild_cherry.shtml

    prunus triloba (the one I want!)
    http://www.gardenersworld.com/plants/prunus-triloba/877.html
    [/FONT]
    The double flowering cherry-almond blooms in April and May, it originates from the far east where it is famed as a herald of Spring.

    It is a dwarf compact tree that can grow upto 3 metres (10ft) tall, but is easily maintained at half that height if required.

    The tree also displays outstanding yellow-bronze autumn colour.

    The medium-green leaves of this flowering tree have an elongated oval shape, and finely toothed edges, providing light dappled shade in the summer months to anything below.

    The flowering cherry-almond is ideal in the garden or near the house.

    Planted in a row, an avenue of trees consisting of the flowering cherry-almond will create an attractive and impressive border along a path, patio or property line.

    Not only will this rustic plant withstand the toughest of winters but it is also gifted with a resistance to most pests and diseases.

    Sorbus aucuparia

    http://apps.rhs.org.uk/plantselector/plant?plantid=1853





    Root balled 2-year-old trees.
    • Choose from 10 varieties
    • Height: 1.2m (minimum)

    BTW, pretty much all these trees Ive seen for at least €35 euros in a garden centre and not much bigger
    €6 euro got to be worth a punt


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 246 ✭✭peadar76


    I was in aldi this evening, hadn't room for trees though. I'm going back for a couple tomorrow. There didn't seem to be 10 varieties though. I seen the ones mentioned above plus silver birch. I got a mountain ash and a silver birch last year and they are both doing very well.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 246 ✭✭peadar76


    Ah, I see mounain ash is mentioned above - Sorbus aucuparia. I didn't realise that was the proper name


  • Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 11,382 Mod ✭✭✭✭lordgoat


    Tesco Maynooth have apple trees for 2euro.


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 86 ✭✭handandy


    peadar76 wrote: »
    I was in aldi this evening, hadn't room for trees though. I'm going back for a couple tomorrow. There didn't seem to be 10 varieties though. I seen the ones mentioned above plus silver birch. I got a mountain ash and a silver birch last year and they are both doing very well.
    bought 3 bundles of 10 hawthorn bareroots in lidl last saturday . each bundle was reduced down to 2 euro 49 cents from the original 4 euro per bundle . they are only 16 inches tall from tip to root but they are all budding and starting to leaf up . really only bought them for the craic just to see if they do actually grow well so i will wait and see how they get on and how much growth they put on over the comming months .


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,544 ✭✭✭✭Supercell


    Tesco in Ballybrack have veg plug packs for lettuce and cabbage (10 plants) reduced to 28c. Couldn't resist getting a headstart at that price! :)

    Have a weather station?, why not join the Ireland Weather Network - http://irelandweather.eu/



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 363 ✭✭Stressica


    28c :O and i thought i was getting a bargai when they were reduced to 1.40 from 2.99 lol
    Not that I needed them though, or any other plants :P
    Probably just as well they had all been removed the next day I went back :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9 wallace60


    Hi all. I was wondering does anyone know where I could get some well rotted farmyard manure, preferably delivered, but am willing to pick it up myself. I live in Donaghmede on the North side of Dublin. Thank you.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,730 ✭✭✭redser7


    Try adverts.ie, usually a few stables or farmers up there selling


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,127 ✭✭✭✭kerry4sam


    Next Thursday Lidl have more Gardening accessories in-store (see here) - hose sets, weed-burners, gloves, plant-food and compost.

    From today in Aldi (see here) - BBQ cover, hanging baskets, planters/pots.

    Hope that helps someone,
    kerry4sam


  • Posts: 0 [Deleted User]


    I bought 5 litres of roundup in my local Homevalue Hardware and got a 16 litre sprayer with it. €49.99. They are doing it in all their shops according to the man that served me


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,960 ✭✭✭✭Discodog


    I bought 5 litres of roundup in my local Homevalue Hardware and got a 16 litre sprayer with it. €49.99. They are doing it in all their shops according to the man that served me

    Is that a backpack sprayer. Any idea of the make?

    Just found it here:
    http://www.homevaluediy.ie/joomla/index.php/news


  • Posts: 0 [Deleted User]


    The make is "the garden collection". I haven't used the sprayer yet because I have one all ready for round up.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,960 ✭✭✭✭Discodog


    The make is "the garden collection". I haven't used the sprayer yet because I have one all ready for round up.

    Thanks. I wonder if parts will be available?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 104 ✭✭iognaid


    Chadwicks have Hyundai Lawnmowers on sale this weekend. 17" self prop@ 199. Is this a
    Bargain? Anyone have opinions on those Lawnmowers?
    I hope I've posted this in the correct location, of not apologies. Thanks


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 40 Mcorriga


    Hi Guys

    Homestore and more are offerring garden furntiure at half price.

    does anyone now what the quality it like??


    Link below

    http://www.homestoreandmore.ie/rattan-garden-furniture/icat/spewigig7


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 197 ✭✭CYHSN


    On Mr Middleton website now 3 fruit trees for 30 euro that are worth over €80, plus €5.95 for delivery but it's a lucky tip type sale with the possibility of getting apple, pear, plum, cherry, nut and apricot trees :).


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 869 ✭✭✭tringle


    Anyone know where I can get bulk daffodil bulbs, we have a new large kerb and I want t gte daffs in now before we backfill.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,730 ✭✭✭redser7


    tringle wrote: »
    Anyone know where I can get bulk daffodil bulbs, we have a new large kerb and I want t gte daffs in now before we backfill.

    It's too late, or early depending on how you look at it. Try in September/October.


  • Posts: 0 [Deleted User]


    tringle wrote: »
    Anyone know where I can get bulk daffodil bulbs, we have a new large kerb and I want t gte daffs in now before we backfill.

    As said above its too late but there are lots of bulbs that you could put in now to flower in late summer.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 869 ✭✭✭tringle


    Thanks all, I know they wont flower this year I was just hoping to put them in before we backfill to make it easier for me. It will be in a lawn area so not suitable for summer bulbs.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 439 ✭✭renandstimpy


    Thanks for that CYHSN just bought some


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,249 ✭✭✭GY A1


    lookin for grass seed, anyone see on offer at all


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,633 ✭✭✭TheBody


    GY A1 wrote: »
    lookin for grass seed, anyone see on offer at all

    It's quite cheap to buy. I paid €1.50 for a kilo of it in my local hardware.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29 abusimbel


    Guys, I found in Homebase in Nutgrove reduced price on Asparagus, onions bulbs, garlic, potato, etc at only €0.80 each


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 7,611 ✭✭✭david75


    also looking for grass seed that doesnt come in a box...


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 246 ✭✭peadar76


    Woodies in wexford have a selection of Mount Congreve shrubs for half price. Pittosporum and Drimys Aromatica and a few others.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,627 ✭✭✭Sgt Pepper 64


    abusimbel wrote: »
    Guys, I found in Homebase in Nutgrove reduced price on Asparagus, onions bulbs, garlic, potato, etc at only €0.80 each

    20c in Navan! bags of them!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 11,812 ✭✭✭✭evolving_doors


    This lawn mower tops the recent aldi one... €229 Woodies diy...in bargain alerts forum..

    http://touch.boards.ie/thread/2057241572/1/#post91101796


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,960 ✭✭✭✭Discodog


    This is a seriously good deal

    http://www.homebase.co.uk/en/homebaseuk/bosch-ahs-54-20-li-ion-cordless-hedge-cutter---36v-233980

    Super reviews & about half the price of anywhere else.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,627 ✭✭✭Sgt Pepper 64


    Homebase also doing strips of carrots, runner beans, peas, cabbages, beetroot at 20c :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,076 ✭✭✭Technophobe


    Discodog wrote: »
    This is a seriously good deal

    http://www.homebase.co.uk/en/homebaseuk/bosch-ahs-54-20-li-ion-cordless-hedge-cutter---36v-233980

    Super reviews & about half the price of anywhere else.

    That is GBP, can you get in Ireland I wonder?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,040 ✭✭✭paulbok


    Heatons are selling of liquid sprays and feeds for €2 - €4


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  • Site Banned Posts: 180 ✭✭kellymick39


    I bought 4 bags of Westland 75 litre Chip Bark in Homebase Nutgrove for 2 euro a bag today.The bags were ripped at the top and the staff had gaffer taped them back closed.They had orange reduced stickers on them saying 2 euro each.All bags were full,no chip bark missing from them.There were 3 bags still there when I was leaving the shop earlier today.


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