If you’ve got a patch of grass or even a balcony, listen up. Potted plants and flowers at bargain stores are often half the price of garden centres. A big, bushy lavender plant for £2.99? Yes, please. It smells divine, bees love it, and it makes you look like you have your life together. Even if your actual life is a bit of a mess, the garden won’t know.
And garden furniture is a huge win. A basic bistro set can cost £100 in a DIY shop. At a discount store, you might find one for £35. Sure, it’s not made of teak from a rainforest, but it holds your morning coffee and your bum just fine. That’s all we really need, isn’t it?