You might not think of ALDI as a hotspot for gardening essentials, but every time the retail giant introduces a new gardening tool or accessory, it tends to sell it out in days.
With this in mind, I had a feeling that the ALDI Belavi raised planter would be a hit as soon as I spotted it. At just $19.99, it's a brilliant way to grow flowers and vegetables this spring, helping you to improve both ventilation and soil drainage.
Alongside its impressive price, this particular planter requires no tools for assembly, so you can start using it in no time. Given the popularity of ALDI's gardening products, however, it's likely to fly off the shelves – so if you're planning your raised garden bed ideas right now, I'd recommend adding this planter to your cart before it's gone.
Want to transform your garden without committing to a hefty DIY project? This raised planter can be assembled without using any tools. It's great for vegetables, herbs and flowers.
Raised beds can be an investment, but they're a failsafe way to improve your planting. This is primarily because they offer much better control over soil, allowing you to choose exactly what soil type to use in each bed and ensure that it drains better than a ground-level bed.
The beauty of ALDI's raised bed is, of course, its price. At less than $20, it won't break the bank, but it will still provide a dedicated area for you to experiment with your gardening.
If you're wondering what exactly you can grow in a raised garden bed, the options are practically endless; it's the perfect place to start working on vegetable garden ideas, or create a cut flower garden.
The start of spring is, in fact, a great opportunity to invest in raised garden beds. According to experts, it gives you a sufficient amount of time to consider where to place your raised beds and how to fill your raised beds – so, by the time the sunny weather really settles in and the soil warms, you'll be more than ready to plant.
This is where ALDI's raised planter also comes in handy, since it's so easy to assemble. I'm certainly guilty of stocking up on garden accessories and never actually getting round to building them – but with a planter like this one, I can simply slot the pieces together rather than dusting off my drill.
It's worth noting that ALDI doesn't provide all the information about the Belavi planter on its website, so you'll need to research the exact dimensions to ensure that it fits neatly into your garden.
It's also a wise idea to treat the wood to protect it from the elements.
Sacrificing durability is a common raised bed mistake, and untreated wood is likely to rot in harsh weather – so using a premium wood sealer, like this one from Amazon, will extend the life of the frame.
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This handsome wood planter would be perfect for a vegetable garden. It measures 8 feet by 2 feet, and reviewers say that it's easy to put together.
This modular raised bed offers nine possible configurations to make a bespoke shape for your growing space. It's 17 inches tall.
This raised garden bed also has a modular design, providing multiple configurations. It's 18 inches tall and 8 feet wide.
If you don't have the space for a raised bed, try a flower box instead. This one is sturdy, adjustable and portable, with a picket fence-style finish.
Want to show off your plants without losing storage space? I recommend a planter like this one, which comes with a handy shelf.
This raised planter isn't quite as budget-friendly as ALDI's, but it isn't far off – and I love the scalloped edges.
If you do fancy getting stuck into some DIY, you can try building your own raised garden beds – you'll just need to figure out how deep the raised beds should be.
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