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The picks worth buying from Aldi’s budget-friendly new garden range


By Jennifer McShane
29th May 2021
The picks worth buying from Aldi’s budget-friendly new garden range

Aldi’s highly anticipated and eagerly awaited Specialbuys are back on sale with everything you need for some al fresco dining.

Summer is around the corner, even if the weather says otherwise. Aldi’s newest, latest range of garden essentials are just what you need to pick up for a summer outdoors, from ambient lighting to  2-in-1 Grill and Fire Pit and relaxing sun loungers.

Here is our pick of must-have items from their Specialbuys collection:

Lighting

Solar Blossom Tree, €17.99

For some Solar Powered Sparkle, you can light up your outdoor space with beautiful, solar-powered lights.

   SOLAR FESTOON STRING LIGHTS €9.99

SOLAR FESTOON STRING LIGHTS €9.99

SOLAR TRIO CANDLE LANTERN €16.99

SOLAR TRIO CANDLE LANTERN €16.99

Entertaining

String Chair €29.99

For a comfortable outdoor setting, Aldi has a range of outdoor furniture to choose from, starting with their UV-resistant string chairs (above) to a 2-in-1 Grill and Fire Pit (ideal once the weather permits from some outdoor Covid-safe gatherings) to their relaxing Reclining Sun Lounger.

The Rattan Effect Storage Table – a handy garden table that doubles as storage (with a removable lid can also be used as a serving tray) is also ideal for al fresco entertaining.

Rattan Effect Storage Table €24.99

Rattan Effect Storage Table €24.99

Reclining Sun Lounger €39.99

Reclining Sun Lounger €39.99

Topiary Trio Tree/Obelisk €24.99

Topiary Trio Tree/Obelisk €24.99

Celebrating 

Garden Party Decorations €2.99 each

For celebrations or summer birthday parties and all in-between, there is a range of Garden Party Decorations available. Choose from Garden Party, Hen Party, or a Baby Shower theme. You can also buy matching String Chairs (€24.99) especially made for your little ones.

The above products and more are on sale in 145 Aldi stores nationwide from Thursday, 27th May while stocks last.