After a summer of fairly lacklustre weather, retailers are launching incredible deals to sell remaining stock before autumn. We’ve found the best discounts.
The best of the late summer gardening sales: incredible discounts available now
Even a steadfast optimist has to admit the weather this summer has been a little underwhelming. In fact, many of us have spent much less time outside this year, whether it’s tending to our gardens, stretching out on a lounger or enjoying a barbecue with friends and family.
The result? Retailers are now launching huge discounts on their summer stock, ready to make way for new-season items. So, if you’re keen to make the most of the very last summer sun, or just want to stock up ready for next year, now’s your chance to grab great products at an incredible discount.
We’ve scoured the web to find the very best deals from the late summer sales. Here are some of our favourites.
The best of the late summer sale
Cannes Curved Modular Dining Set | RRP £2,250
Buy from Cox & Cox (£1,125.00)
Find more patio sets in Cox & Cox’s sale
If you’re after some high-quality outdoor seating, Cox & Cox is always worth checking when sale season rolls around – and its late summer discounts certainly don’t disappoint.
The Cannes Curved Modular dining set is one of Cox & Cox’s best deals at the moment, as you can get it at 50% off its original price. The smart grey rattan and elegant curved design is sure to elevate any outdoor space; perfect for lazy lunches and relaxed summer evenings.
Iron Brazier | RRP £125
Buy from Cox & Cox (£62.50)
There’s a whole range of fire pits out there, but if you want to keep things sleek and simple, you can’t beat Cox & Cox’s Iron Brazier. With its elegant bowl design, it’ll work well in modern and more rustic gardens alike.
While this brazier usually retails at £125, you can get it at half price today.
Ninja Woodfire Electric BBQ Grill & Smoker | RRP £349
Ninja is well-known as one of the best brands for cooking equipment, so we were excited to see its electric barbecue with a £100 discount.
If you’re looking for a sustainable alternative to the traditional charcoal barbecue, or you just want to keep things simple with an easy-to-clean tabletop cooker, this Ninja grill is for you. It has seven modes, including ‘roast’, ‘bake’ and ‘air fry’, as well as a convection fan for even cooking. There’s even an in-built smoker box, which you can fill with Ninja’s woodfire pellets to create the classic barbecue flavour.
Forest Garden Forest Retreat Shed | RRP £3,357-£4,147
Buy 6’x4x’ shed in green or cream (£3049.99)
Buy 8’x5′ shed in green or cream (£3767.99)
Who says garden storage has to be boring? We couldn’t resist adding these charming sheds to our list of sale favourites. Complete with opening windows and a smart tiled roof, they’re the perfect choice for country and cottage gardens.
Whichever model you go for, you’ll save over £300.
Forest Garden 5’11” x 5’11” Fence Panel | RRP £125.99
We’re all familiar with the standard garden fence panels you find in most garden centres, so here at Gardens Illustrated, we’re always on the lookout for stylish alternatives.
This smart slatted design is currently in the Robert Dyas sale, and you’ll save £27 per panel.
RHS Mini Bypass Lopper Burgon & Ball | RRP £29.99
Buy from Dobbies (£14.99)
While the biggest discounts in the sales at the moment are mostly on garden furniture and electricals, you can still save money if you’re in need of some fresh tools.
We’d recommend this set of loppers; they’re part of a collaboration between the RHS and Burgon & Ball and currently half price at Dobbies.
Garden Trading Marden Lounger / Sofa | RRP £800-£1,200
Buy Marden Lounger (£800.00 £320.00)
Buy Marden Sofa (£1,200.00 £480.00)
We can always rely on Garden Trading for smart, neutral-toned garden furniture, and its Marden lounger and sofa have to be two of the best summer deals we’ve seen. They’re both better than half-price, and you’ll save £480 on the lounger, or £720 on the sofa.
If you’ve been browsing stylish outdoor furniture, now’s the time to snap these up. Alternatively, you can find more of our favourite rattan furniture pieces in our guide.
Carrick Table and Chair Set | RRP £550
Buy from Garden Trading (£220.00)
Or just buy the chairs (£300.00 £120.00)
Bistro sets don’t get much smarter than this. We love the golden-toned teak used in this Garden Trading collection, as well as the unusual weatherproof rope detail on the chairs.
Usually priced at over £500, Garden Trading’s Carrick set is currently better than half price in its summer sale.
Tarlton Storage Tin | RRP £40.00
Buy from Garden Trading (£16.00)
Also available in small black (£20.00 £8.00) and large black (£40.00 £16.00)
The stylish Tarlton tin from Garden Trading is one of our all-time favourite storage boxes, as it’s perfect for organising seed packets and tidying away small tools and accessories.
Whether you plan to keep it as extra storage in your shed or put it on display in a greenhouse, you can save £24 of its usual price while this deal lasts. If green’s not your favourite colour, you can grab the small or large black version; both are also in the sale.
Garden Trading Classic Festoon Lights | RRP £70
Buy various colours and sizes from Garden Trading (£42.00)
Adding festoon lighting is an easy way to instantly upgrade a terrace, patio or pergola. Plus, it’ll transform your space into a cosy and usable space once the sun’s gone down.
All Garden Trading’s outdoor string lights are currently 40% off in the sale, so they’re worth considering if you’re after some extra lighting.
For more inspiration, you can browse more of our favourite festoon lights to buy this year.
Gtech Cordless CLM50 Lawnmower | RRP £569.99
Buy from Amazon (£518.97), Robert Dyas (£519.93)
Although grass-cutting season might be coming to an end, it’s a great time to buy a new lawn mower ready for next year. As retailers shift their final summer stock, you can save over £50 on this cordless Gtech model. It comes with plenty of neat features, including six cutting heights, a 50L grass box and one-hour rapid-charge batteries.
For other options, see our lawn mower deals page. We update it every month with all the best money-saving discounts.
Burgon & Ball Sophie Conran Digging Spade | RRP £39
Buy from Fenwick (£20.00)
This spade combines stylish looks with robust design, as it has an FSC-approved ash handle and a rust-resistant stainless steel head. It’s part of a collaboration between Burgon & Ball and Sophie Conran, so we’re confident this is a high-quality item that’ll have space in your shed for years to come.
Buy it today and you’ll save £19.
4 Seasons Outdoor Sempre daybed | RRP £2,299
Buy from Fenwick (£1,150.00)
Garden daybeds might just be the ultimate furniture item when it comes to relaxing outdoors – but they can come with a high price tag, so we’re always happy to find discounts in the sale.
This smart grey model caught our eye this week, thanks to its modern look and sustainable design. The legs are crafted from weather-resistant and FSC-certified teak, while the rope detail around the backrest is fully recyclable. What’s more, you can save almost £1,150 in the Fenwick sale.
Browse all our favourite daybeds in our round-up.
Dibor Set Of Three Oval Ribbed Planters | RRP £98
Looking to spruce up your patio? These galvanised metal pots could do the trick. We love the ribbed detail, which sets them apart from many of the other steel planters you see online.
Remember to drill some drainage holes in the bottom if you want to use them outside.
Ella James Pinstripe Parasol | RRP £375
Whimsical cotton parasols like this one look lovely in country and cottage gardens, and make a sweet alternative to the many more modern options on the market. As an added benefit, this one also folds up into a carry bag, so you can take it with you for days at the beach.
For something a little bolder, try Ella James’s plain terracotta or teal parasols. They’re both in the sale for under £110 each.
Plum pudding tulip collection | Worth £38.85
As we get into the later months of the year, it’s time to start thinking about the spring bulbs you’ll plant for next year’s display – and the earlier you can get organised, the better, as some of the best varieties are often snapped up first.
Crocus has launched discounts on more than 100 of its bulb collections, so you’re bound to find something you love. We’ve got our eye on these Plum Pudding tulips; get 60 for the price of 40 during the sale.
Double daffodil collection | Worth £49.90
Buy from Crocus (£37.42)
Just in time for bulb-planting season, Crocus is offering 25% off daffodil bulbs. One of the site’s most popular sale picks is this bicoloured double-flowering variety, which will add instant spring colour to sleepy borders next year.
Right now, you can get 90 bulbs for the price of 60; great if you want to stock up.
Want to keep browsing? These retailers all have sales on:
- Crocus
- Waitrose Garden
- Garden Trading
- Dobies
- John Lewis & Partners
- Robert Dyas
- Suttons
- B&Q
- Homebase
- Not On The High Street
- Cherry Lane
- Tj Hughes
- Fenwick