The long-awaited ALDI $40 raised bed garden planter is finally back, and it is perfect for small gardens and apartments

A visit to Aldi can be surprisingly rewarding. If you've ever ventured down the famous 'middle aisle,' you know what visual treats await you.

You might end up with a shopping cart full of playful picnicware, affordable but well-cared-for houseplants, and, of course, essential groceries.

But Belavi, Aldi’s gardening and patio furniture and accessory line, recently released a highly anticipated hidden gem for your flower beds, including this Belavi wooden raised planter that has everyone rushing to the checkout.

The new planter is under $40, and it’ll fit in any corner of your small backyard, balcony, or porch. The natural wood finish pairs well with seasonal flowers, but most people use it to grow fresh fruit and vegetables in spring for summer, and fall.

This exact planter allegedly sold out fast last year, so we expect this one will likely sell quickly, too.

So, why invest in a small raised bed for compact gardens? Versatile, decorative, and practical, raised garden beds widen the range of plants you can grow.

The principle of a raised garden bed is to increase the depth and fertility of soil while avoiding any compaction, to keep the growing medium light and airy. This means you can grow crops at closer spacing, and so you get more from a given patch of soil – perfect when planning small garden ideas.

If you only have a small patch for edible crops, a raised bed system will allow for more intensive cropping, allowing you to create a small vegetable garden even in a compact space, such as a balcony or patio.

More plants can be packed into the area compared to traditional growing, generating higher yields from the limited space.

Shop the look

ALDI will be selling the Belavi Wooden Raised Planter for an unbelievable $39.99 until 15 April, so hurry. It’ll be in the 'ALDI Finds' aisle of local U.S. stores and online.

However, if you can't get to an ALDI or don't live in the delivery catchment, you can shop similar raised bed planters at some of our other favorite stores.