With the weather finally improving and spring approaching, many of us are looking to refresh our gardens ready for enjoying in the summer months. This can be an expensive undertaking, however, and with so many great products on the market, it can be difficult to know what exactly to buy without breaking the bank.
Amazon has announced the return of their huge Spring Deal Days event – which launches on Tuesday – to help buyers do their spring refresh for less. But a number of other retailers have already made substantial discounts of garden and spring essentials – just in time for payday and potentially with even larger savings ready to be made.
Here’s our pick of some of the biggest spring deals on great garden products for sale at bargain prices across other major retailers – the ultimate shopping guide for gardeners preparing for summer.
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For those who still have some pesky autumn leaves clogging up their garden, this discounted garden vacuum could be just the ticket for restoring the lawn’s glory in time for spring. Now £99 with a £30.99 saving, the Flymo Simpli Vac Cordless Garden Vacuum from Appliances Direct has attachments for small, wet and dry garden debris as well as a high performance motor, crevice nozzle and brush nozzle.
If this doesn’t look quite right, shoppers could opt for the Bosch’s Leaf Blower and Garden Tidy instead, which is £99.95 at Amazon and enables sucking and blowing of garden debris with a 50L collection capacity.
However, those who have bought the Flymo Simpli Vac have praised the vacuum, saying it is “easy to operate and lightweight”.
“Really handy uncomplicated piece of kit” said another buyer, while a third added: “It’s lightweight and is just like a hand-held household vacuum. Easy to use to keep the garden/yard tidy.”
Some have faced some issues, however, including one buyer who said: “Not suitable for cleaning patio which is why I purchased it, nozzle far too narrow at the end for clearing debris from patio area.”
However, for a powerful garden vacuum at a discounted price, the Flymo Simpli Vac Cordless Garden Vacuum looks to be a great buy.
Having the right garden furniture can make or break a summer’s evening, but this set – which includes a four-seater corner sofa, armchair and table for £649.97 – is stylish and comfortable.
The Como sofa set from furniture123 is a premium rope and aluminium furniture collection finished with plush grey cushions, and since it’s water resistant there’s no need to worry about a splash of summer rain damaging it. With woven rope detail, a 1.5m long chaise longue seat, natural acacia wood and aluminium frames and a fibre cement table top, it has everything shoppers need for to chill out in the garden this summer.
However, those who’ve bought the Como set have enjoyed using it to lounge away the warm afternoons, with one reviewer writing: “Great set. Looks good. No steel so shouldn’t rust. Arrived on time and looks great after standard assembly. Very nice.”
A second added: “Went together really easy, so well made, cushion really thick.”
Furniture123 also has a good rating of 4.1 stars on Trustpilot, with one reviewer saying: “I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this company to family and friends. We previously ordered a bed from them and have been really happy with the quality of that too.”
However, some shoppers did face some issues. “If you return the goods, you need to pay postage on your cost, which may cost almost the price of your purchase,” said one.
Shoppers looking for a different style could check out the Rattan Sofa Lounger Set, which is £329 at Dunelm and comes in natural and grey and features a three-seater sofa, a footstool and a table however, for a premium product at a great price, the Como sofa set from furniture123 is an option worth considering.
Another garden essential is the humble BBQ, and at Appliances Direct, the Char-Broil All Star BBQ is discounted by £310.99 and comes with a £50 cover for free. The grill, which is now priced at £179, will have buyers covered from start to finish on those spring and summer evenings as it is said to cook up to 50% juicier food with 30% less gas.
The BBQ is a single burner with a 3.8kW output and has a strong, durable build backed by a 2-year warranty. The BBQ can be detached from the stand and placed anywhere, perfect for chasing the sun around the garden. The heat on the burner reaches up to 375 degrees from propane gas, and the BBQ comes with a grey cast aluminum lid and a firebox with two shelves.
For an alternative option, buyers could try the Argos Home Drum Charcoal BBQ with cover and utensils for £50.00 that is a 35 by 71cm oil drum BBQ. A more expensive option could be the Ultimate Smoker Pro for £314.99 from The Range which comes with an adjustable charcoal tray with cranking system and cast iron cooking grills.
With a 4.5 out of 5 star rating from a total of 14 reviews, buyers have shared their experience with the BBQ. One said: “Charcoal Broil 120 has completely transformed my grilling experience. The first time I fired it up, I was blown away by the even heat distribution and how easy it was to control the temperature. I cooked some veggies, fish and chicken, and I made some onion and green tomato chutney in an iron cast bowl, and everything came out perfectly. I followed the instructions to put some wood chips (cherry) straight on the barbeque, and the chicken came out deliciously smoked. The cleanup is straightforward, which makes the entire grilling process enjoyable. I do not regret investing in this grill.”
Another said: “Excellent BBQ, easy to use and clean. It’s a pleasure to BBQ with great tasting results.”
“Easy to build, simple to use and convenient. Like the way it lights the charcoal or just use the gas,” said another.
Some, however, weren’t as pleased with one saying: “It was quite smelly but this may be due to first time use and cheap charcoal.”
However, with such a big discount and a free cover to boot, the Char-Broil All Star BBQ is well worth a look.
Barbecues are a staple of the summer, so buyers might want to splash out on a bigger grill for their garden. That’s why this deal on the Char-Broil Professional Series 3400S 3 Burner Gas BBQ Grill at Appliances Direct is so eye-catching: Now discounted by £200.97, buyers can snap it up for £499.
The grill features TRU-Infrared Cooking Technology which cooks food evenly with fewer flare-ups, promising 50% juicier food using up to 30% less gas. It has three burners with 28.8kW output & 3.8kW side burner, and a solid build that’s backed by an up to 10-year warranty.
If shoppers are looking for an electric option, they could take a look at the Ninja Woodfire Electric BBQ Grill & Smoker with Stand & Cover which is now £399.99 down from £449.97 and incorporates BBQ grill, smoker and air fryer modes with seven cooking functions for every outdoor dining eventuality. If you want to go old school and avoid cooking with gas, there’s also a simple Argos Home Drum Charcoal BBQ With Cover & Utensils for £50, which is on wheels for easy manoeuvring and has a removable ash tray to make cleaning a breeze.
However, the Char-Broil has great reviews at Appliances Direct, with one buyer saying they have ‘not had any bad results at all food-wise with it.’
“It’s quite robust, and the wheels lock, so you can move around if you need,” they added.
“No cold spots, easy to clean and no flare-up, does chicken perfectly straight from the fridge,” said another happy buyer.
“The TRU-Infrared system isn’t just a gimmick,” added a third. “It provides even heat and I have yet to have a flare up. It produces more juicy meat than I have ever had on a BBQ before.”
Some buyers did note some issues, including one who said that the “sticker on the shelf was impossible to remove without scratching the shelf”.
Others had issues with assembly, with one reviewer writing: “People comment that putting it together is not easy, and they are not wrong. It is not confusing, but takes a fair bit of time, and some (maybe all) of the bolts are imperial sizes, which doesn’t help – luckily I had a socket set with some imperial sizes that I needed for one bolt.”
With this tasty discount on the Char-Broil Professional Series 3400S 3 Burner Gas BBQ Grill, it could be perfect for those who love a summer grill sesh.
There’s nothing worse than an evening spent in the garden being cut short by a chill in the air. With the electriQ Portable Table Top Electric Patio Heater, which is now just £29.97 down from £49.97 at Furniture123, however, buyers can enjoy toasty warmth all evening long.
Its compact, portable design can transform into a lantern, and it boasts a ruby halogen heating element with 1500W of power in a plug-and-go system that offers 360 degrees of warmth. Safety is covered, too, with cool to touch mesh and tip over safety switch.
Customers who bought the Furniture123 heater described it as “excellent”.
“Certainly does the job,” said one. “I ordered a waist high one. It is sturdy and lovely to look at. Cannot fault and highly recommend.”
The retailer also has a good reputation on Trustpilot, where it has a 4.1 star rating and reviewers praising its “fantastic service”
“Fantastic company. Parcel was well packaged and arrived on time. Brilliant price too, very happy and will be buying from you again in the future!” said another.
Whether lounging in the garden or heading to the beach or park, some summery tunes never go amiss. Appliances Direct have slapped a massive £109.03 discount on this premium Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 Bluetooth speaker, which is now £149.97.
It has a refined, compact design, and packs a punch thanks to True360 omnidirectional sound. Its Multipoint feature lets two devices connect to control the tunes, and buyers can get up to 18 hours of playtime on a single charge. Plus, it’s ultra-portable, waterproof, and completely resistant to dust and sand, so it really can be taken everywhere.
Other big hitters on the market include the JBL Charge 5 , now £119.99 down from £149.99 on JBL.com, which is also waterproof and dustproof and can handle 20 hours of playtime on a charge.
The Bang & Olufsen speaker, however, has a 4.9 star rating from 20 reviews on Appliances Direct. “Just love it, looks so stylish and such a smoothness to the sound,” said one happy buyer.
“Great sound for a small speaker although it is bigger than I thought, which isn’t a bad thing! Very sleek design. We love it,” said another.
Another agreed: “An excellent sound for such a small device.”
Some did report some qualms, with one buyer resenting that it “doesn’t come with a pouch/case – for that price, at least a cloth pouch should be provided”.
There’s also a massive discount on this wireless Bluetooth speaker from Laptops Direct so if you’re looking for a more budget friendly option this is a particularly eye-catching deal. The Kreafunk aBOOM Wireless Bluetooth Speaker is water resistant, has up to 20 hours of playtime on a single charge, and can connect from up to 10m away. The speaker usually comes with a premium pricetag but has been reduced to just £14.97 notching up an impressive £114.03 saving in the sale.
In a stylish Ivory Sand colour, this speaker is perfect for relaxing at home, using in the bathroom, at the beach, or in the garden.
The Kreafunk aBOOM is getting great reviews, with one happy customer saying it offers a “great speaker and value for money”.
“Excellent quality and design,” adds another.
Laptops Direct also has a good reputation on Trustpilot, with a 4.3 star rating overall, including one shopper who said: “The item I bought was promised for next day and it came the next day. Altogether a straightforward transaction. Will buy from this company again.”
Some did run into some issues, however, including a customer who said: “The product was good and I’m pleased with it. However, the service was lacking. The advisor told me that I’d be able to collect my order at 5:30pm. I thought that was great. Anyway, I turned up and didn’t get the item until almost 7pm. Just be honest with people, hanging around for 1.5 hours was time I didn’t want to waste.”
