LIDL has launched a garden gadget that’s £54 cheaper than a Bosch model, making it a steal for anyone looking to spruce up their lawn this spring.
The Parkside Electric Scarifier/Aerator, priced at just £84.99, is has officially hit Lidl stores.
The savvy lawnmower comes packed with features to rival the Bosch Home and Garden Electric Universal Verticut 1100, which sells for £139.
With spring around the corner, green-fingered shoppers will be looking to restore their lawns after winter, and Lidl’s budget-friendly option makes it easier than ever.
While Bosch’s version is well-known for its durability and reliability, Lidl’s Parkside model outshines it in power, working width, and versatility.
It boasts an 1800W motor compared to Bosch’s 1100W, meaning it packs more punch when tackling thatch and moss build-up.
The working width is also larger, at 37cm versus Bosch’s 32cm, helping cover more ground in less time.
Unlike Bosch’s version, which only scarifies, Lidl’s gadget comes with two interchangeable rollers—one for scarifying with 10 blades and another for aerating with 44 spring tines, giving you more bang for your buck.
Both models come with a 50L collection bag, but Lidl’s features a fill-level window, so you’ll know when it’s time to empty.
It also offers four depth settings, a foldable design for easy storage, and a three-year warranty—one year more than Bosch’s standard offer.
How does it compare?
Lidl’s Parkside Scarifier/Aerator isn’t just cheaper than Bosch—it undercuts other big brands too.
The Einhell Electric Scarifier and Aerator GC-SA 1231/1 is priced at £99.95 on Tooled Up, while the VonHaus 2-in-1 Lawn Scarifier & Aerator retails online for £114.99.
That means Lidl’s model is the cheapest on the market.
It’s always important to compare different options on the market, to make sure you’re getting the best value for money.
How to compare prices to get the best deal
JUST because something is on offer, or is part of a sale, it doesn’t mean it’s always a good deal.
There are plenty of comparison websites out there that’ll check prices for you – so don’t be left paying more than you have to.
Most of them work by comparing the prices across hundreds of retailers.
Here are some that we recommend:
- Google Shopping is a tool that lets users search for and compare prices for products across the web. Simply type in keywords, or a product number, to bring up search results.
- Price Spy logs the history of how much something costs from over 3,000 different retailers, including Argos, Amazon, eBay and the supermarkets. Once you select an individual product you can quickly compare which stores have the best price and which have it in stock.
- Idealo is another website that lets you compare prices between retailers. All shoppers need to do is search for the item they need and the website will rank them from the cheapest to the most expensive one.
- CamelCamelCamel only works on goods being sold on Amazon. To use it, type in the URL of the product you want to check the price of.
Lidl’s gadget is only available in-store, so you’ll need to head to your nearest Lidl to grab one.
You can find your local Lidl store using the store locator on Lidl’s website.
And whilst you’re there, it’s worth checking out the Parkside Pressure Washer the bargain retailer is also selling.
The handy gadget is £190 cheaper than a Karcher high pressure washer and is perfect for getting the garden ready for spring.
How can I save money when shopping at Lidl?
Lidl reduces items at the start of the day, and the best deals can be found between 7am and 8am, when most stores open.
Shoppers can often find cooked meats, salmon fillets and breads reduced by 30% or more.
Not only does Lidl have its own range of reasonably priced alcohol, it also has its own knock-offs of branded favourites – so say cheers to its bargain booze.
Everyone knows about the “Middle of Lidl” – it’s here where you’ll find a load of random stuff you didn’t realise you needed, at decent prices.
But if you are hoping to avoid spending more than you planned, you can check what will be in the “Middle of Lidl” on the supermarket’s website in advance.
The Middle of Lidl is refreshed every Thursday and Sunday.
How to bag a bargain
SUN Savers Editor Lana Clements explains how to find a cut-price item and bag a bargain…
Sign up to loyalty schemes of the brands that you regularly shop with.
Big names regularly offer discounts or special lower prices for members, among other perks.
Sales are when you can pick up a real steal.
Retailers usually have periodic promotions that tie into payday at the end of the month or Bank Holiday weekends, so keep a lookout and shop when these deals are on.
Sign up to mailing lists and you’ll also be first to know of special offers. It can be worth following retailers on social media too.
When buying online, always do a search for money off codes or vouchers that you can use vouchercodes.co.uk and myvouchercodes.co.uk are just two sites that round up promotions by retailer.
Scanner apps are useful to have on your phone. Trolley.co.uk app has a scanner that you can use to compare prices on branded items when out shopping.
Bargain hunters can also use B&M’s scanner in the app to find discounts in-store before staff have marked them out.
And always check if you can get cashback before paying which in effect means you’ll get some of your money back or a discount on the item.
