Gardening Bargain Alerts Mega Thread

peadar76 · 23-05-2013 9:34am

I bought an acer a few years ago and it died, I bought it in a garden centre, it was expensive. So I'm reluctant to buy another one, althought I'd really like to. Are they hard to keep? Very delicate? Should I try again?

Sgt Pepper 64 · 23-05-2013 9:42am

peadar76 wrote: »

I bought an acer a few years ago and it died, I bought it in a garden centre, it was expensive. So I'm reluctant to buy another one, althought I'd really like to. Are they hard to keep? Very delicate? Should I try again?

For that price I would try again. They came through frosts and snow and generally just being left alone!

paddy147 · 23-05-2013 9:53am

Tesco in Clarehall were selling off reasonable sized (around 3 feet tall) Acers for 10 euro yesterday.

There were a few left on the shelves where the plants are...down near the TV section.

Supercell · 23-05-2013 11:05am

I was thinking of putting a couple of these Aldi Acers either side of my front door in large pots, door faces NE but is clear open sky, any recommendations for one of the varieties on offer? :-

https://www.aldi.ie/en/specialbuys/thursday-specialbuys-23rd-may/products-detail-page/ps/p/japanese-acer/

Katsura - http://apps.rhs.org.uk/plantselector/plant?plantid=5303
Bloodgood - http://www.pacificcoastmaples.com/japanese-maples/bloodgood-japanese-maple-trees.html
Skeeters Broom - http://www.shootgardening.co.uk/plant/acer-palmatum-skeeters-broom
Crimson Princess - http://plants.chaletnursery.com/12120004/Plant/5462/Crimson_Princess_Japanese_Maple
Garnet - http://www.pacificcoastmaples.com/japanese-maples/garnet-japanese-maple-trees.html
Trompenburg - http://www.pacificcoastmaples.com/japanese-maples/trompenburg-japanese-maple-trees.html
Shaina - http://www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/plants/41/shaina-japanese-maple.php
or
Palmatum - http://apps.rhs.org.uk/plantselector/plant?plantid=4359

Thanks.

Sgt Pepper 64 · 23-05-2013 2:41pm

Supercell wrote: »

I was thinking of putting a couple of these Aldi Acers either side of my front door in large pots, door faces NE but is clear open sky, any recommendations for one of the varieties on offer? :-

https://www.aldi.ie/en/specialbuys/thursday-specialbuys-23rd-may/products-detail-page/ps/p/japanese-acer/

Katsura - http://apps.rhs.org.uk/plantselector/plant?plantid=5303
Bloodgood - http://www.pacificcoastmaples.com/japanese-maples/bloodgood-japanese-maple-trees.html
Skeeters Broom - http://www.shootgardening.co.uk/plant/acer-palmatum-skeeters-broom
Crimson Princess - http://plants.chaletnursery.com/12120004/Plant/5462/Crimson_Princess_Japanese_Maple
Garnet - http://www.pacificcoastmaples.com/japanese-maples/garnet-japanese-maple-trees.html
Trompenburg - http://www.pacificcoastmaples.com/japanese-maples/trompenburg-japanese-maple-trees.html
Shaina - http://www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/plants/41/shaina-japanese-maple.php
or
Palmatum - http://apps.rhs.org.uk/plantselector/plant?plantid=4359

Thanks.

Just personal choice I think. The pot will restrict the ulitmate height and spread

Supercell · 23-05-2013 6:29pm

Well got to Aldi bray around 16:30 and just two left, neither looked particularly inspiring, hope they get some more back in.
Quite disappointed.

mcgovern · 24-05-2013 11:11am

Supercell wrote: »

Well got to Aldi bray around 16:30 and just two left, neither looked particularly inspiring, hope they get some more back in.
Quite disappointed.

There was maybe 10 in Aldi Celbridge last night if you are out that way. I wasn't paying them much attention, so not sure what state they were in. A lot of the begonias etc looked like they hadn't been watered in weeks though.

paddy147 · 24-05-2013 11:45am

mcgovern wrote: »

There was maybe 10 in Aldi Celbridge last night if you are out that way. I wasn't paying them much attention, so not sure what state they were in. A lot of the begonias etc looked like they hadn't been watered in weeks though.

They dont get watered once they are put out on sale.

Best bet is to get in there on the morning/day that the plants go on sale.

Aldi/Lidl will usually reduce the price around 2-3 weeks later on,when the plants/shrubs are wilting.

Snowc · 25-05-2013 9:08pm

Get it on the day they went on sale otherwise you playing Russian roulette whit em

maringo · 25-05-2013 10:13pm

Aldi/Lidl/Tesco also seen them in Dunnes previously do pots of herbs for under E2. Chives, parsley, basil, thyme. Rosemary will grow from a few sprigs. Lost my thyme plants over the winter but the chives and parsley are still going strong. I usually let a couple of parsley plants go to seed so I have a constant supply. Saves buyin them each year.

Sgt Pepper 64 · 28-05-2013 12:35pm

Outdoor plants
http://www.ikea.com/ie/en/catalog/categories/departments/decoration/10768/?icid=ie|itl|20130313|59

includes
Buxus €15 40cm high
Hydrangea €7.50

Everything
http://www.ikea.com/ie/en/catalog/categories/departments/decoration/10768/?icid=ie|itl|20130313|59

Paulownia · 28-05-2013 4:27pm

luteum is certainly not invasive here in ireland. Another interesting thing is that the invasive variety that we know and call ponticum is in fact, not ponticum at all but a hybrid bred from the original species in the nineteenth century

paddy147 · 03-06-2013 9:58pm

Hundreads of bargains to be had at Bloom this afternoon,as it closed to the public for 2013.

Some of the show gardens sold off their plants and also all the garden/and nursery shops sold off lots of their plants at half price,once 5pm came.

It allways pays to go to Bloom on the Monday afternoon,as its the last day of the event,and the various nurseries and traders want to sell off as much stock as they can.:)

lottpaul · 03-06-2013 10:41pm

paddy147 wrote: »

Some of the show gardens sold off their plants and also all the garden/and nursery shops sold off lots of their plants at half price,once 5pm came.

It allways pays to go to Bloom on the Monday afternoon,as its the last day of the event,and the various nurseries and traders want to seel off as much stock as they can.:)

Sounds fantastic Paddy -- thanks for the tip - am green with envy

must remember that for June 2nd 2014

Sgt Pepper 64 · 04-06-2013 5:24pm

lottpaul wrote: »

Sounds fantastic Paddy -- thanks for the tip - am green with envy must remember that for June 2nd 2014

I DID MENTION IT IN MY POST!

lottpaul · 04-06-2013 11:44pm

Sgt Pepper 64 wrote: »

I DID MENTION IT IN MY POST!

Thanks for that too -- I just must have missed it -- am not diligent enough enough to check all of the posts every day

paddy147 · 05-06-2013 9:32am

Sgt Pepper 64 wrote: »

I DID MENTION IT IN MY POST!

Why the block capitals?

In fairness to Lottpaul and his post..........I dont see any mention on this thread by you about buying plants from Bloom.

I see your good informative posts about various plant and tree bargains from Lidl,Aldi and Ikea,:)..............but none about buying plants from Bloom.

paddy147 · 05-06-2013 9:47am

B&Q and Homebase have some burst bags of compost and chip bark out back for sale at the moment.

40-50% off the retail price due to the bags being burst or torn.

Might be handy for someone looking for some compost for potting or planting up a few flowers or a small extra bit of chip bark for around the garden.

Regards and enjoy the cracking sunshine today.:)

Dont forget the suncream aswell.

redser7 · 05-06-2013 2:05pm

paddy147 wrote: »

Why the block capitals?

In fairness to Lottpaul and his post..........I dont see any mention on this thread by you about buying plants from Bloom.

I see your good informative posts about various plant and tree bargains from Lidl,Aldi and Ikea,:)..............but none about buying plants from Bloom.

Stop backseat moderating

paddy147 · 13-06-2013 4:53pm

Aldi are currently selling 210 litre water butt kits for 39 euro.

Might be handy for anyone who isnt near a council recycling centre but is close to an Aldi Store.

Also large composting bins on sale in Aldi for 24 euro.

Might be usefull for someone.:)

My Potatoes · 14-06-2013 9:15pm

Is €4 a fair price for used scaffolding boards?
2.4m x .22m x .08m

paddy147 · 14-06-2013 9:23pm

My Potatoes wrote: »

Is €4 a fair price for used scaffolding boards?
2.4m x .22m x .08m

They are around 3 euro 50 cents here in Dublin for decent used scaffold boards.

So I suppose 4 euro is ok....wouldnt want to be anymore than that for 2nd hand/used boards.

My Potatoes · 14-06-2013 10:07pm

Hmmmhhh. If I offer €30 for 10 then surely we'll strike on €35.

paddy147 · 14-06-2013 10:18pm

My Potatoes wrote: »

Hmmmhhh. If I offer €30 for 10 then surely we'll strike on €35.

Well 35 euro is better off in the sellers pocket than your pocket...;):)

paddy147 · 21-06-2013 10:52pm

B&Q have a "3 for 2" offer on all plants this weekend.

21st-24th June.

http://www.diy.com/ie

My Potatoes · 28-06-2013 10:31pm

paddy147 wrote: »

Well 35 euro is better off in the sellers pocket than your pocket...;):)

Decided to just buy two boards and to make a 1.2 sq m raised bed. When it comes down to it, the price of the raised bed frame is the least expensive part. Filling it is where the cost it.

Anyway, I spent the €8 and made a raised bed. It was a bit of a rushed job. I used a chainsaw to halve the planks. Then I had to use nails rather than screws to hold it together. Not ideal. Fortunately, I'd loads of leftover manure, compost, peat, topsoil, old pot soil, old growbag matter, etc to fill the bed to the brim without having to spend a further penny.

They're certainly not as asthetically pleasing as a shop-bought raised bed, but in term of functionality we'll see how it goes.

joseph brand · 07-07-2013 10:18pm

Bought a 'walk in' greenhouse for €25 in Woodies.

It's going to be a tight squeeze fitting it in.

bluecherry74 · 08-07-2013 8:28am

joseph brand wrote: »

Bought a 'walk in' greenhouse for €25 in Woodies.

It's going to be a tight squeeze fitting it in.

Thanks! I was looking for one of these at a good price. I've just reserved one for collection. It's going to be a bit of a tight squeeze here too, but I love a challenge. :cool:

joseph brand · 11-07-2013 12:49pm

bluecherry74 wrote: »

Thanks! I was looking for one of these at a good price. I've just reserved one for collection. It's going to be a bit of a tight squeeze here too, but I love a challenge. :cool:

I managed to find space for it and I'm delighted with it. My first greenhouse.

Btw, my greenhouse came with 4 shelves instead of 6, so hang on to your receipt. Woodies sorted me out.

I just have a couple of questions for anyone who might be able to answer:

Do I need to close the door at night in this hot weather? Also, I'm leaving for about 3 days, so I am thinking of giving the trays (under the pots) a good watering before I go and leaving the door open. The greenhouse gets full of condensation in the morning, until I open the door. Yesterday my small comfrey plants were wilting until I gave a watering, the other plants were fine.

Supercell · 11-07-2013 1:43pm

No need to close the door at night this time of year at all. I leave mine open and everything is absolutely fine.

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