Aldi is selling a must-have gadget for summer garden parties – it's £9 cheaper than the John Lewis version
The item comes in a plain and cute embellished version
PARTY ESSENTIAL Aldi is selling a must-have gadget for summer garden parties – it's £9 cheaper than the John Lewis version
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ALDI is selling a must-have gadget for summer garden parties and it's £9 cheaper than the John Lewis version.
As the warmer weather arrives and the sun brightens up the skies most people want to venture out into their long forgotten gardens.
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Aldi is selling a must-have gadget for summer garden parties and it's £9 cheaper than the John Lewis version
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Aldi's embellished version of it's food cover has cute flamingos on the netting
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The John Lewis version has a strawberries design and it folds down neatly to stow away for next time but it is much more expensive
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And there is nothing nicer than eating Al Fresco - but what to do about the nasty bugs that can spoil our experience?
But there's no need to worry because a food umbrella is great to use inside and outside the house to cover food, your buffet or barbecue.
These netted umbrellas will keep those flies off your spread, keep your food fresh and protect from any dust and insects.
And Aldi is selling one for only £1.29 which is £9 cheaper than the John Lewis version.
It comes in small, medium and large and the embellished option has cute flamingos on it.
Meanwhile the John Lewis version has a strawberries design and it folds down neatly to stow away for next time.
And if you have the budget, a reviewer has said: "Good value and very pretty. Fits nicely over salad bowls, vegetables and fruit."
Another added: "The cover is well made and does the job well of protecting our fruit.
"It looks like it will last a good while so well happy with it."
You can also grab a bargain that could give your outdoor space a glow-up for just £9.99.
Aldi's Affordable Garden Gadgets: Potting Bench & More!
The budget supermarket has dropped its Solar Marrakesh Lantern, promising to bring an exotic touch your garden this summer.
Rival stores including The Range and Robert Dyas are selling similar Marrakesh lanterns for £13.99 and £14.99.
But Aldi's version is only available in stores, so shoppers will need to head down to their local branch to grab one.
The Range has already caused a stir online, with shoppers praising the supermarket for bringing back viral favourites including the Rattan Effect Corner Sofa, priced at £199.99, and the Marrakesh Bistro Set, available for £69.99.
Aldi wine dupes
WHY fork out for an expensive bottle of wine when you can virtually get the same taste, but for less?
Whispering Angel, £17
Aldi dupe: Chassaux Et Fils Atlantique Rosé, £4.99. Or Aldi's Sainte Victoire Provence Rosé, £12.49.
Cali Red by Snoop Dogg, £12/£13
Aldi dupe: The Reprobates Californian Red, £9.99.
Dark Horse Merlot, £10
Aldi dupe: Beachfront Malbec, £6.99
Laurent Perrier Rose champagne, £80
Aldi dupe: Crémant Du Jura, £8.99
Aperol Spritz, £17
Aldi dupe: Aperini Aperitif, £6.99
Meanwhile, Home Bargain shoppers can add a fun touch to their flowerbeds with a novelty buy.
The Firefly Novelty Frog Solar Light with Animated LED Eyes is listed for just £9.99.
It is designed to "brighten up your garden" with no wires or batteries needed.
And you can add even more light to your garden with a popular £7 buy from Home Bargains.
Or pick up additional lights from a Home Bargains collection starting at just £3.99.
The budget-friendly retailer also has over 20 plants currently scanning for just £2.99.
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Aldi has dropped its Solar Marrakesh Lantern, promising to bring an exotic touch your garden this summer
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