ALDI just launched the perfect hanging planter for small gardens, and it is a clever way to create privacy and shade on a fence or balcony
These highly-rated wall planters will provide the perfect amount of garden screening, no matter the size of your outdoor space


Even the smallest outdoor space can become a beautifully designed garden. The key is to keep things simple and fuss-free.
ALDI is a great place to find low-maintenance, cost-effective, simple garden planters, tools, and essentials. A visit to Aldi can be surprisingly rewarding. If you've ever ventured down the famous 'middle aisle,' you'll know exactly what I mean.
Belavi – ALDI’s gardening and patio furniture and accessory line, recently released a highly anticipated hidden gem for your small garden, and it is a fraction of the price of competitor alternatives. The Belavi Metal Trough Planter is the perfect way to create garden privacy, screening, and shade and to enliven fences and balconies.
If you are planning a small garden or patio, I recommend taking advantage of vertical growing options to make more space for plants. A combination of structural evergreens and seasonal planting works well.
The new planter is under $5 and will fit in any corner of your small backyard, balcony, or porch. Available in three statement colors, butter yellow, sage green, and pure white, these smart-looking planters are also available in smaller sizes if you have limited vertical space. The metal finish is sturdy, and durable and will withstand even the harshest US winters.
This exact wall planter allegedly sold out fast last year, so we expect this one will likely sell quickly, too. The next thing to sell fast, I predict, will be ALDI's self-watering planter. It has been a viral hit since it launched.
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If you’re dreaming of an outdoor tropical oasis of calm, but don’t feel you have the room, think again. No matter how big or small your garden, patio or balcony, you can transform it with a vertical approach. This metal walls planter can be attached to your fence, shed, wall or balcony railing, turning a boring surface into a thing of beauty.
Small gardens shouldn't fall short on style. Create a stunning display with hanging containers for your favorite trailing plants and foliage. It's never been easier to curate a living wall in your backyard.
Fill these traditional-style hanging baskets with herbs or trailing plants to create a living wall on a budget. These can be swapped with the seasons so there’s always some good-looking greenery.
This set of four plants is the perfect way to create a living herb wall. Plus, the butter-yellow color scheme is mood-lifting and warm. It will bring energy, confidence, and optimism to an outdoor space. Hurry –they only have two left of this color in stock.
With texture at the forefront of design for 2025, rattan and wicker furniture and accessories have become one of the hottest garden trends. These traditional planters are a wonderful way to embrace the look with minimal fuss. They would make a wonderful addition to a rustic, country garden.
Self-watering
These highly-rated self-watering planters are perfect if you are time-poor, a novice gardener, or a frequent short-haul traveler. The minimalist design is the perfect choice for a small, urban backyard, balcony, or patio wall.
So why invest in garden wall planters? Fences, walls and balcony railings don't have to be plain, unimaginative expanses. Bring them to life with fragrant herbs, scented flowers and trailing plants for a garden with year-round interest.
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The beauty of a living fence is you can interpret it just as you like and create a vertical garden that suits your personal taste. Colorful, verdant and providing aesthetic and ecological benefits, they make use of vertical surfaces for planting. They are a particularly useful garden fence idea where space may be limited, but are worthy as an impactful design feature in their own right.

Jennifer is the Digital Editor at Homes & Gardens. Having worked in the interiors industry for several years in both the US and UK, spanning many publications, she now hones her digital prowess on the 'best interiors website' in the world. Multi-skilled, Jennifer has worked in PR and marketing and occasionally dabbles in the social media, commercial, and the e-commerce space. Over the years, she has written about every area of the home, from compiling houses designed by some of the best interior designers in the world to sourcing celebrity homes, reviewing appliances, and even writing a few news stories or two.
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