Aldi is launching a stylish LED solar fountain that will add both ambience and style to your garden this summer. It looks so good; I can’t believe it’s only £12.99.
There’s nothing more relaxing than listening to the soft tinkling of a water feature. It’s often a simple addition to your garden, yet the best water feature ideas can transform your outdoor space into a chic and calming environment.
This year, micro ponds and DIY fountains have been doing the rounds on TikTok and Instagram; however, for the cash-strapped, less creative among us, Aldi has come to the rescue with its solar LED fountain, landing in stores on Thursday (9 July). It will make a serene addition to even the smallest of gardens and patios.
Simple, yet effortlessly stylish, this water feature splashes all day and emits a soft glow in the evening.
Alternatively, turn a planter into a DIY fountain with this Amazon solar fountina. Simply add rocks, water and maybe a few pond plants alongside the fountain for a stunning display.
This isn’t the first solar fountain from Aldi to impress us. The viral mosaic solar water fountain is a middle aisle favourite and is coveted by a couple of members of the Ideal Home Team. While I do love the Mediterranean look of this fountain, Aldi’s new Solar LED Fountain is a sleeker alternative that’s perfect for evening entertaining.
The latest solar fountain not only has a sleeker bowl-like appearance that will look gorgeous nestled amongst your container garden ideas, but it is fitted with twinkling LED lights to provide a soft, ambient glow in the evening.
The solar fountain has an external solar panel to ensure it flows beautifully throughout the day and glows when the sun sets. It’s available in three neutral colourways, and you can choose from a smooth or riffled finish - I personally think the Anthracite colour in the smooth finish looks the most stylish, and way more expensive than its £12.99 price tag.
I haven’t found any alternatives to this Aldi fountain that are both space-saving and this affordable. I’d go as far as to say it’s the most affordable water feature I’ve seen this year. La Redoute’s Outdoor Solar-Powered Round Ribbed Ball Water Fountain (£79.99) is the closest in style, but far more expensive.
You can try to DIY your own mini solar fountain with a solar-powered attachment, pebbles and a plant pot. However, even that can easily cost over £30 if you need to buy a new planter for it, and here, Aldi has done all the hard work; this LED fountain is a shortcut to achieving the must-have water feature of the summer.
Alternatively, a patio pond is an affordable and wildlife-friendly option. Combine Thompson & Morgan’s Pond Flowering Kit (£24.99) with this Amazon Solar Water Fountain (£8.34), and you’ll have a stunning, naturalistic display that also attracts birds, bees and other pollinators to your garden.
Here are a few more stunning solar water features you can shop online if you can't get to an Aldi.
If you're looking for something more traditional, this stylish teracotta water feature is perfect for Mediterranean gardens.
This well-reviewed water feature is not only ideal for small gardens and patios, but will add a pop of colour to your garden, too. It also has three coloured light settings, which can be controlled via a remote control.
This statement feature is still suitable for small gardens and it's LED lights create a beautiful glow during the evening.
If you’ve been looking for an affordable yet attractive water feature to add to your garden, Aldi is where you want to head this week.
