SHOPPERS are running to Lidl to snap up a lifelike £17 plant that will give homes a major Mediterranean boost.
So if you’re looking to give your indoor space a cheap spruce up in time for , you’ve come to the right place.
The supermarket is scanning an eye-catching olive tree for just £16.99.
The potted item stands up at between 95 and 105cm.
Bargain hunters are also sure to be hooked in by the supermarket’s stunningMediterranean Citrus Plants.
There are two options of theCitrus Plantsto choose from, one of which will add colour and style to your space in an instant.
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DO OLIVE TREES GROW WELL IN THE UK?
Yes, olive trees can grow well in the UK, but they need some care.
Sunlight and shelter
- Olive trees do best in a sunny, sheltered location.
- They can tolerate intense sunlight and drought.
- However, they can struggle in extreme cold and high winds.
Watering
- Water potted olive trees regularly from mid-March to late October.
- Water until water comes out of the bottom of the pot.
- In hot, dry weather, you may need to water more.
- Reduce watering for younger trees, and stop watering established trees in the winter.
Drainage
- Ensure your tree has adequate drainage.
Pruning
- Prune the tree back each year to encourage good leaf growth.
Winter care
- Wrap your tree over winter to keep the harsh wind out.
- Give your tree some extra protection if there are intense cold snaps forecast.
Fruiting
- Olive trees need at least three months a year of cold weather to flower and fruit.
- Temperatures below 10 degrees Celsius, along with a fluctuation in night and daytime temperatures initiate the fruiting process.
BEST GARDEN BUYS
Olive trees aren’t the only way you can spruce up your garden – there are a range of “Plant picks”; available from from tomorrow.
You can get hold of a Fig Tree for £14.99 or £11.99 if you’re shopping in-store.
To add a little pizazz to your dinner table, a Large Mixed Bouquet of flowers is on offer for just £5.99.
If Lidl isn’t your local and the little ones need entertaining, parents can pick up a Bayswood Insect House for £8 from .
The adorable bug house has different-sized holes to appeal to different insects and act as the perfect place for garden critters.
The little lamps light up when the sun sets and come in a pack of three.
For those who want to “bring a touch of whimsy to their garden,”; is selling a Metal Mushroom stake Light for a fiver.
