Elevate an outdoor area using QVC’s My Garden Escape edit – with stylish furniture sets, ambient lighting and more
Summer is underway and preparing an outdoor space for this season is a priority for many. Whether it’s a garden, patio or balcony, now is time to dine alfresco, entertain friends and family outside, or simply have some solo time lounging in the fresh air.
There are several steps that can be taken to truly transform outdoor areas and create an oasis with video commerce retailer QVC’s ‘My Garden Escape’ edit providing everything all in one place. Discover My Garden Escape, a curated outdoor living edit, with stylish garden furniture, ambient lighting, planting products, as well as practical gadgets for garden maintenance.
For a limited time, new customers can get £5 off first orders with the code FIVE4U. This spans across brands including Richard Jackson, BlockBlitz, Grumpy Gardener, Thomson & Morgan, Your Garden and Garden Stories. Payments across Interest Free Instalments are also available on selected products.
The My Garden Escape, highlights items that can easily turn a garden into a relaxing sanctuary for a morning coffee, summer BBQ and evening unwind. They’ve all been chosen with the UK’s unpredictable weather in mind, including durable products and those easy to move around.
Elsewhere, Dunelm has a 20% off garden sale, where shoppers can save on furniture, storage, decorations, dining and more. Yimbly, an ecommerce platform owned by the Mirror’s parent company Reach PLC, is offering a money-saving discount code – the brand stocks hundreds of garden products which customers can save 10% off with code SUMMER10.
Garden Stories Ultra Comfort Padded Rocking Bistro Set
A stylish garden furniture set ideal for lounging and dining alfresco throughout the season, the Garden Stories Bistro Set is a comfortable choice thanks to the rocking design. Two contoured rocking chairs with smooth, gentle slopes and a padded cushion give support for hours of unwinding.
Priced at £189 for the two chairs, plus a coffee table, shoppers say they have ‘passed the test’ with ‘good support which allows for a quick garden nap’. When it comes to assembly, it has been noted they are ‘very easy to put together’.
The Garden Stories Ultra Comfort Padded Rocking Bistro Set only comes in one colour which could be limiting for some, but it is a soft grey so it should seamlessly slot into any existing exterior design.
Grumpy Gardener Set of 5 Ribbed Planters
This ‘fantastic value for money’ set of five Grumpy Gardener Ribbed Planters are priced at £64.92, so each pot is effectively £13 each. The attractive set includes two large and three medium size planters, allowing users to showcase everything from budding blooms to lush greenery.
Lightweight and easy to transport around a garden, patio or balcony, each planter features a drainage hole. Stocked in grey, red or teal, shoppers have called them ‘bright and cheerful’, a simple yet effective way to give colour to an outdoor space.
One person was left so pleased with the pots they ‘will be buying more’. To keep plants thriving, the Richard Jackson Premium Plant Food 1.25kg pack is on sale at QVC for £18.60 down from £24.96.
People that have used it on their plants say it has made a ‘huge difference’ and a ‘much needed boost for fruit and vegetables’, however, someone was ‘disappointed it has no scoop’.
Garden Stories Set of 4 Dual Function Flame Effect Solar Lights
The right lighting can add a beautiful ambience to the garden. Boasting five star reviews across the board, the Garden Stories Flame Effect Solar Lights (£39) have been called ‘outstanding’.
No need for wiring or maintenance, the lights dance between a flickering flame and vibrant colour-changing effects, creating a captivating glow for garden paths or patios. One person left feedback that says: “I bought one set originally. I was very pleased with them and then bought a further two sets. I have them placed around my borders in the front garden.
“They are substantial lights that give a good show. I have tried them on morphing and flame effect and they are both equally as good. They were very easy to put together and staked into the ground easily. I do recommend them.”
Webb Eco 20v33cm Lawnmower & Line Trimmer 4Ah Batt & Charger
Keeping the lawn under control is now more affordable as shoppers can save 26% off the Webb Eco Lawnmower. Down to £177 from £240, the ‘simple to use’ garden gadget boasts up to 35 minutes of run time, with five adjustable cutting heights and a line trimmer.
It’s best suited for medium gardens, so might not be best for those with a large space and QVC is the only place it’s available. Trips to the compost heap are reduced thanks to a 35L collection box and the cordless design is compact, so can easily be stored in a shed or garage.
To keep the lawn lush once cut, Richard Jackson’s All in One Lawn Feed Weed & Moss Killer is stocked at £24.96. The one use product helps eradicate common weeds and moss in a single application as noted by a QVC customer that wrote: “I bought this product in desperation as our lawn was more weeds than grass.
“Within days of using it the moss and weeds started to disappear. We are super impressed and will definitely buy again.”
Garden Stories Studio 70 Stripe Multi-Way Corner Sofa with Lounger Set
Shoppers that tend to entertain a lot during the summer will likely need a larger seating area. The Garden Stories Studio Lounger Set comfortably seats several people and it’s as practical as it is pretty. Featuring a trendy yet timeless striped print in olive green or terracotta, the garden furniture set is made with a durable and anti-rust material – a must-have for unpredictable UK weather.
The brand notes during particularly bad weather the cushions should be stored inside and some assembly is required, however, one customer said ‘it only took 15 minutes to put together and then I was laying on it with a drink in the sun’. This set offers five adjustable backrest positions, so people can sit up or recline back into a relaxing lounger.
A happy shopper left a review that says: “I absolutely love this sofa! Deep thick cushions, recline section and beautiful fabric at such a good price. I’ve been looking for years for the right garden sofa set and this is it!”
To go alongside this lounge set, the Garden Stories Tilting 2.7m Parasol could make the perfect finishing touch. The £80 parasol comes in a floral or stripe print and it ‘looks good in the garden’ as well as providing protection from the elements.
Karcher K4 Silent Black Edition Pressure Washer
Saving shoppers more than £54, QVC have reduced the Karcher K4 Silent Pressure Washer, currently undercutting the same model at B&Q. It’s a bestselling piece of tech now £175 down from £229.92, designed to reduce noise by 50% compared to the previous model.
It’s lightweight and can tackle everything from patios, cars and garden furniture without disturbing the neighbours. This device has three spray lances and a six metre flexible hose, with someone that has had ‘quite a few pressure washers’, saying it is ‘honestly a very good one’. Some people have noted the instructions could be better.
A 70-year-old woman said it was ‘easy to use’, as a quick way to clear and tidy the garden for the summer ahead. Another person wrote: “This little machine packs a huge punch, I have always used Karcher and in my view this is the best one yet, I cleaned my drive and it’s come up like new. It is so powerful for a small machine.”
Outlet Shark Chill Pill 3-in-1 Fan
Shark’s Outlet Shark Chill Pill 3-in-1 Fan has been reduced from £129.96 to £115. One of the great features is that it is battery powered, so is ideal for keeping cool in the garden or while out and about.
The 3-in-1 aspect means users benefit from a fan, mist function and ‘InstaChill’ cooling system that helps to cool skin temperature. Outlet products are items which are offered at a reduced price as they may be returns from other customers or come from discounted ranges.
Despite this, QVC tests them thoroughly before they are re-sold. The fan is available in several colours including blue, green, lilac and pink.
