Home Bargains has made a big change to its garden section, just in time for spring, and it’s all thanks to a tree that can transform any garden into an exotic getaway
Green-fingered Brits can now give their gardens a ‘Mediterranean’ makeover with a fab new tree from Home Bargains. The thrifty retailer has spruced up its garden section with hefty olive trees for the spring season.
They are perfect for anyone dreaming of an Italian retreat right in their own backyard, as these trees are native to the sunny Med. Home Bargains, the brainchild of Tom Morris hailing from Liverpool, flaunted the lush trees on social media, and shoppers are absolutely smitten.
The post boasted: “Add a touch of the Mediterranean to your home with our gorgeous large olive trees. £79.99. Only available in Garden World stores.” You can snag one of these beauties for £79.99, or if you’re after something a bit smaller, they’ve got tinier versions for just £19.99. Both come potted and ready to go, but you’ll only find them at Home Bargains spots kitted out with a Garden World.
Loads of customers are buzzing over these botanical additions, with some already snapping them up. On Instagram, Melso gushed: “I love my olive tree.”
Shelley exclaimed: “Omg I need this.”, reports the Liverpool Echo.
Rebecca chimed in: “I have three @homebargains, love them.”
Over on Facebook, Deborah reckoned: “A couple of these will look really classy in your garden.”
Sophie nudged a pal, saying: “If you see any, can you get me one.”
And that’s not all – hundreds more are tagging their friends to share the hot gardening tip.
Olives, native to the Mediterranean, thrive in conditions that mimic their hot, dry homeland. Choose a sunny, sheltered spot – ideally, a south-facing location backed by a brick wall.
While olive trees can tolerate some drought, those grown in pots need regular watering. Lack of moisture in early spring can affect their blooming and fruiting, so keep a watchful eye if you’re planning to pick olives.
Feed potted olive trees with a liquid fertiliser every fortnight during the growing season. In severe winter weather, consider wrapping trees planted in borders with horticultural fleece for extra protection.
Cold snaps, especially temperatures below -10C, can damage the leaves and bark of olive trees. Luckily, these plants usually recover, although they might produce fewer fruits the following season.
Meanwhile, Home Bargains has caught the eye of many shoppers with its new garden trellis that looks ‘amazing’ when lit up at night. The budget-friendly decoration also offers an attractive disguise for ‘boring’ fences.
In a recent Facebook post, the popular discount retailer shared several snaps of its new ‘pretty’ artificial foliage trellis, complete with solar-powered lights.
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