‘This is not a drill’ say gardening fans as they drive miles to snap up £8 bargain buy from Asda
WITH summer on the horizon, homeowners are doing everything they can in a bid to spruce up their gardens.
But if you’re looking to inject some additional nature into your outdoor haven without splashing the cash, then look no further than Asda.
That’s because shoppers have been going wild for a bargain buy that’s a total sell out, with customers even admitting they’re driving miles in a bid to snap one up.
And perhaps the best part of all? It costs just £8.
In a clip shared to TikTok (@homeslovehighstreet), the video shows an Asda shopper picking up one of the popular bargain buys in question.
Alongside the clip, she penned: “This is not a drill £8 mini olive trees @asda!”
It wasn’t long before the post went viral, racking up a whopping 244k views and several comments from social media users, with many eager to get their hands on one.
“I don’t live anywhere near an Asda but this has me temptedto drive at least 45 mins to find one,” wrote one.
A second penned: “Literally got the urge to drive asda right now.”
“I want one,” commented a third.
Meanwhile, a fourth added: “Omg keep an eye out for these at Asda.”
Another chimed in: “I’m literally going to Asda now. I tried last year but all sold out. I shall report back!!!!! Thank you!!”
A further added: “That’s such a good price!”
And one more noted: “Oh they are cute!”
However, elsewhere, others told how they’d tried to get their hands on one, only to have no luck, with one admitting: “I drove to my local Asda after seeing this but they had none.”
And the olive tree isn’t the only Asda purchase that’s sent shoppers into a frenzy in recent weeks.
Fashion fans have recently been going wild for the supermarket’s hugely discounted jeans, which have been slashed in the mega sale to just £2.
Marie Lynch took to Facebook and told how she snapped up a pair in dark blue and black for the mega reduced price.
6 Spring Gardening Jobs You Can Do in 60 mins
A gardening pro, or just starting your planting journey? Nigel Lawton, a gardening expert at Dobbies Garden Centres has shared the six jobs you can do to transform your garden in under an hour.
1. Tidy up
Remove dead leaves, neaten beds and borders, remove any seeds and apply a good layer of mulch over the surface with organic peat-free compost. TIME: 60 mins
2. Design beds and borders
Trim back winter flowering plants where blooms have started to fade. Start by removing any dead, diseased or damaged branches, and get rid of any branches that cross over, Nigel says.
Then prune summer flowering shrubs like Buddleia, Lavatera and hardy Fuschias to allow room for new growth. As well as encouraging new growth in the plant by removing dead material, pruning will also allow you to control the height and shape of your plants. TIME: 50 mins
3. Create a cosy patio
If you have a patio, transform it into a cosy socialising spot.
Start by giving that a good clean with a jet wash to quickly complete the job in under an hour. You can further liven up the area by adding some garden furniture paired with some cushions, some throws, and an outdoor rug. TIME: 30 mins
4. Refresh pots
To enjoy instant colour in your garden this spring, Nigel recommends refreshing your pots, hanging baskets, and window boxes with early season flowers for a country garden effect.
Plant in threes or fives to create a impactful display with small, medium, and large plants of different heights beside your door. TIME: 15 mins
5. Lawncare
Another beginner-friendly task you can do to spruce up your garden is taking care of the lawn by cultivating the soil and making sure the area is level and firm.
Rake out any moss or dead grass, and apply lawn treatement in late spring. TIME: 15-30 mins
6. Welcome wildlife
Spring is the perfect time to welcome wildlife into your garden as small animals come out of hibernation and new birds hatch into life.
To ensure your garden is a safe space for wildlife, Nigel suggests dedicating a small section of your garden to creating a wildlife-friendly habitat with pollinating plants and places for small animals and insects to shelter.
You can create a safe space for them by stacking branches in a shaded spot to help protect them from the elements. All of this can be done in under an hour. TIME: 40 mins
While jeans from Asda’s own clothing range typically retail somewhere between £12.50 and £26, the ones Marie spotted were the £12.50 High Waisted Skinny Jeans.
They’re available from sizes 8 to 24, with three length options of short, regular and tall.
One owner of the black pair said she was “over the moon with the fit”, while another said she “won’t buy any other jeans”.
“These jeans are fab, soft and wash lovely,” a third reviewed.