At the end of last week, we all got a taster of the glorious weather summer 2018 might bring. Of course, a couple of days of sunshine doesn't guarantee anything but we're entitled to be hopeful after the long, hard winter we had to endure.
With that in mind, we're very excited to see Aldi's range of summer garden equipment which will be available to buy from Aldi's Garden Event which starts on Thursday May 3 at all 130 Aldi outlets in the Republic.
All of your summer entertaining needs will be catered for ridiculously low prices including:
Wooden Garden Table €59.99 each - A 6-seater oval table that allows you to entertain family and friends outdoors. Folds away when not required. Made from FSC® certified wood. Matching garden chairs available. Approx. 150 x 90 x 75cm
Wooden Garden Chair with Cushion €29.99 each - A comfortable folding chair with cushion. Made from FSC® certified wood. Weather and stain resistant. Folds away for easy storage. Approx. 90 x 46.5 x 58.5cm
Aluminium Parasol €29.99 each – Enjoy strong UV protection under this easy care cover. Water repellent finish. Crank mechanism for easy opening and closing.Tiltable in 3 positions. Available in green, cream or grey. Requires a 40kg ballast weight. Approx. 2.2m diameter
Outdoor Log Burner €79.99each - Warm, cosy and attractive, this outdoor log burning open fireplace ensures you can bask in its ambient glow throughout the evening. Mesh surround. Handy log store. Durable steel construction in black with bronze effect finish
Charcoal Starter €7.99each - Simply fill with charcoal briquettes, hold over a lit flame and in minutes you’ll have red hot coals for your portable barbecue. Includes extra Handle
Pop Up Gazebo €69.99 each - Keep your guests cool and dry with this spacious and versatile gazebo. Easy to put up and take down. UV resistant and water-repellent. Available in beige or anthracite. Approx. 3 x 3 x 2.6m. Approx. 14kg
Smoker Barbecue €79.99 each - If you like barbecue cooking, you’ll love this versatile Smoker Barbecue, which brings delicious smoker-style flavour to everything it cooks. Steel body with heat- resistant black paint
Mosaic Bistro Set €79.99 each - The practical solution to seating and eating on patios and in small garden areas. Easy assembly. Chairs fold flat for easy storage. 3-piece set includes Table with mosaic top, approx. 71 x 60cm and 2 Folding Chairs with mosaic back panels. Approx. 33kg container requires 2-person lift
· Step Planter €29.99each - A novel way to display your plants indoors and outdoors. Ready-assembled and foldable. 3 shelves. 100% FSC certified. Approx. 50 x 64 x 80cm
· Wind Spinner €14.99each - Choose from Crystal Teardrop or Diamond in silver/blue. Approx. 30.5cm tall
· Solar Windspinner Stake €14.99each - Attractive garden feature with colour changing LED globe. Choose from 2 designs. Available in brushed bronze effect
· Metal Watering Can €12.99each - Use indoors and outdoors to keep your plants freshly watered. Oval design available in ivory or silver. Round design available in green or silver. Capacity approx. 10 litres
· Sandhurst Planter €9.99each - Durable and weather-resistant, this stylish planter has the look of stone without the expense. Indoor or outdoor use. Available in taupe or sandstone. Approx. 38cm diameter
· Glazed Stamford Planter €14.99each - Attractive, frost-resistant terracotta planter in blue glaze. Includes Drainage Hole. Available in blue or green. Approx. 31 x 37cm. Approx. 9kg
· Italian Terracotta Pot €6.99each - Natural clay terracotta pot. Frost-resistant. Includes Drainage Hole. Approx. 35 x 30cm. Approx. 5.8kg
If you're planning on keeping your summer party going long into the night you'll need to have the perfect lighting set up for your guests. Take your pick from the following:
Solar Spotlight €3.99 each - Spotlight with stake, ideal for marking pathways. Tiltable head allows for directional lighting. Automatically illuminates at dusk. 3 white LEDs. Operating time up to 6 hours when fully charged
Large Solar Light Bulb €6.99 each - Perfect for hanging from trees, parasols and gazebos. Single filament warm white LED. Automatically illuminates at dusk. Ideal as table decoration using flat bottom. Includes Hook
100 LED Solar String Lights €5.99 each - On/off switch. Continuous and flashing functions. Includes Solar Panel and Rechargeable Ni-MH Battery. Lead wire approx. 2m. Bulb spacing approx. 10cm
Novelty Solar String Lights €6.99 each - Light up your trees, fences and walls with this string of 12 warm white outdoor fairy lights. Includes Rechargeable Battery. Choose from Star, Ball or Heart designs. Lit length 2.2m. Total length approx. 4.2m
Solar Metal Bollard Stake Light €7.99 each - Large metal bollard light with bright, warm white LED. Switches on at dusk and automatically switches off after 6 hours.Charges in direct sunlight. Available in black
Solar Marker Lights €14.99/10 pack - Light up doorways, paths and garden features. Slimline single LED lights with integrated solar panels. Simply push into the ground. Operating time up to 6 hours when fully charged
3 Lumens Solar Glass Bollard Lights €17.99/4 pack - Stainless steel stake lights, perfect for marking pathways, doorways and patios. Includes Rechargeable Batteries
Crystal Glass Solar Stake Light €4.99 each - Colour-changing globe to make a feature of paths and borders. Includes Rechargeable Ni-MH Battery. Approx. 34cm tall
Premium Solar Stake Light €5.99each - Striking colour-changing crackled glass globe to light outdoor spaces. Stainless steel stake. Automatically illuminates at dusk. Lights for up to approx. 6 hours when fully charged. Includes white and colour-change LEDs. Approx. 56cm tall inc. spike
Solar Lighthouse €14.99 each - Add charm to your garden with this Solar Lighthouse. Built-in timer switches on at dusk and off after 6 hours. Indoor or outdoor use. Approx. 32.5cm tall
Solar Crackle Lights €17.99/6 pack - Simply push the stakes into the ground and you have stunning, colour-changing crackled glass globes lighting your outdoor spaces. Automatically illuminate at dusk. Available in stainless steel or gunmetal. Offer up to approx. 6 hours of light when fully charged. Approx. 36cm tall
That should definitely be enough to keep you going especially when you consider we'll probably only get a couple of weeks max of nice weather. Roll on summer!
