Aldi Is Carrying An Affordable Garden Essential That Shoppers Are Snatching Up Fast

When it comes to Aldi, there are two kinds of people in this world — casual shoppers and hardcore shoppers. They're easy to distinguish in the stores — casual shoppers might peruse the middle aisles on their way to the checkout, while hardcore shoppers make a beeline to that one coveted item as soon as it hits the shelves. To put it mildly, Aldi diehards don't mess around when it comes to grabbing the hottest items in the store, and one item lots of customers are loving is the Belavi Woden Raised Planter. The cult favorite is said to have sold out in no time last year, and right now you can get it before it's gone for $40. 

If you're new to elevated gardening, check out our ultimate guide to starting your own raised bed garden and prepare to be converted. Raised planters make gardening so much easier. Getting plants out of the ground can help protect them from soil diseases, weeds, and pests. Plus, garden boxes like the Belavi bring your plants up off the ground and right to you so there's no bending over and kneeling down required. Garden boxes have the added benefit over small pots of being able to grow companion plants together so they can benefit from each other and further deter pests. If you want to try this with your Aldi raised planter, consult our list of five pairs of companion plants you should grow together.

Master gardeners and hobbyists alike know Aldi is a great place to score high-quality garden essentials. And this season, it gets even better. Aldi is also carrying the Gardenline Slim Garden Bed for only $20. It's about the same size as the Belavi Raised Planter, though the Belavi is raised up by about 2½ feet, while the Gardenline sits right on the ground. Both are just shy of 3 feet long and slightly less than 18-inches wide, so they make the perfect garden companion whether you're tending a sprawling backyard or utilizing your small patio to grow your favorite flowers or produce.

Choosing between the Belavi and Gardenline beds will ultimately come down to preference and budget. The Belavi's height makes it more accessible, but the Gardenline wins out on affordability.  Each elevated garden bed has a distinct style — the Belavi has a classic wooden frame, while the Gardenline features a powder-coated galvanized steel build. Both are quality materials that are widely used for successful elevated gardening, though each has their pros and cons. Wooden garden beds offer natural thermal insulation to keep plant temperatures steady, and you don't have to worry about rust. However, they are more likely to draw insects and generally have a shorter lifespan than metal. Metal garden beds are more resistant to insects and are more durable than wooden beds, but they are also more susceptible to temperature fluctuations, which may hinder some plants' growth. Whichever garden bed you snag at Aldi, fill it with your favorites from our list of 25 plants that are perfect for a raised garden bed.