With savings of up to £100.05 on popular items, specialist researchers at one of Europe’s top price comparison websites, idealo.co.uk, discovered that now is the greatest time to buy garden equipment if you’re seeking to cut costs as well as the grass.
Idealo has provided a list of some of the key items that are now at their lowest price in the past 12 months to assist passionate gardeners in preparing for Spring.The list shows the item, followed by its highest price in the past 12 months, followed by its price today and then the percenttage saving.
Savings ranging from 9% to 34% imply that consumers would be better off making their purchases right away rather than waiting for better weather. Stihl HS 45 hedge trimmer, now on sale for £309.75 instead of £349.99, an 11% savings.
Flymo EasiStoren500k lawn mower, now on sale at £76 instead of £89.95, a 15% savings.
Karcher Sprinkler 2.645 134.0 – £50.15 – £33 right now – 34% savings.
Garden Hose, Hoselock 50m, £34.99, £34.99, saving 0%.
Grill: CharBroil Gas 2 Coal 440, reduced from £650.99 to £550.49, a 15% savings.
Spring cleaning jobs like clearing leaves and re-shaping bushes could cost Brits up to 20 per cent less, with hedge trimmers seeing an 11 per cent discount if bought today and leaf blower prices down by nine per cent too.To prepare now for the summer heatwave we experienced last year, shoppers can purchase a Karcher sprinkler and bag savings of up to 34 per cent.
Katy Phillips, Senior Brand and Communications Manager at idealo said: “It is clear to see that preparation is key when it comes to saving money on gardening essentials, buying products ahead of the season change can often save you a lot of money in the long run. Always remember that comparing prices across a range of products can truly help you to get the best deal too. If the price isn’t right and you’re looking to be extra savvy you can set price alerts on specific items too.”