All the bargains hitting Aldi’s middle aisle this weekend – with stylish door mats, £4.99 planters and cheap wellies
WANT to get your garden ready for summer on a small budget?
Rather than spending a small fortune on fertiliser and other essentials, Aldi has everything you need for your garden this weekend.
The supermarket’s famous middle aisle is being restocked with gardening tools, as part of this week’s Specialbuys.
Arriving in stores this Sunday (April 7), you have to be quick if you want to bag these bargains as they will only be available for a limited time.
In fact, we recommend you mark the date in your diary as these offers tend to sell out almost instantly.
To help you get ready for this Sunday’s deals though, the Fabulous team have found the best picks from the German store.
BELAVI OLIVE PLANTER (£4.99)
As Spring has officially sprung, it is finally time to get the garden in full bloom again.
Whether you are growing flowers or even some hearty veggies, these planters will help spruce up your outdoor space.
Costing just £4.99 each, the pots are 30 cm tall and come in three stunning shades: olive, silver or navy blue.
Embossed with an olive branch design, these ceramic-look planters will add a pop of colour to your garden and be a staple you’ll use for years to come.
If you weren’t already sold, you can also find a larger 36 cm planter in stores for just £7.99.
GARDENLINE JUMBO COIR MAT (£6.99)
If you are spending all of your free time digging around in the garden, you’ll need a high-quality doormat to stop the dirt from getting in.
Thankfully, Aldi has three gorgeous designs to choose from, including: a stylish half-moon ‘welcome home’ mat, a classic striped design or a Chevron print.
For anyone who wasn’t already sold, each mat also has an anti-slip grip and is highly durable, so they are perfect for keeping the mess off your floors.
With the mats costing just £6.99 each, you are bound to find one that suits your home – whatever your style is.
Men’s Ankle Wellingtons (£9.99)
British weather can be changeable at the best of times, so it is always a good idea to have some wellies.
Rather than worrying about ruining your shoes, Aldi says that these ‘stylish and comfortable’ wellingtons are perfect for anyone who loves a ‘cheeky bit of gardening’.
It’s not hard to see why, as they come in a classic grey colour and are lined with soft fabric to help protect your feet from the elements.
These ankle wellingtons are also made of sturdy rubber, come in sizes 7-11 and are just £9.99 in store.
With Aldi regularly selling out of its Specialbuys though, we suggest you head down to the supermarket this Sunday so you don’t miss out.
GROW IT 5 TIER COMPACT GROW HOUSE (£24.99)
Most gardeners want to start a vegetable patch, but it can be tricky to get seedlings to take root or stop pests from attacking them.
Thankfully, the German supermarket has a compact grow house which has room for up to ten trays of plants and has additional pockets.
Despite this, the greenhouse is under a metre wide so it is ideal for anyone with a smaller outdoor space.
Made from weather-resistant materials, the gardening essential is also easy to assemble with rust-resistant poles and a reinforced cover.
Not bad for a grow house that is under £25!
When's the best time to shop at Aldi?
WHEN it comes to shopping at Aldi, the best time to do so depends on what you want to buy.
For reduced items – when shops open
Red sticker items are rare at Aldi’s 830 UK stores, but the supermarket says that none of its food goes to waste so there are some to be found – if you’re quick.
A spokesman for the supermarket said: “All items are reduced to 50 per cent of the recommend sales price before stores open on their best before or use by dates.”
That means you have the best chance of finding reduced food items if you go into stores as soon as it opens.
Opening times vary by shop but a majority open from 7am or 8am. You can find your nearest store’s times by using the supermarket’s online shop finder tool.
For Specialbuys – Thursdays and Sundays
Specialbuys are Aldi’s weekly collection of items that it doesn’t normally sell, which can range from pizza ovens to power tools.
New stock comes into stores every Thursday and Sunday, so naturally, these are the best days to visit for the best one-off special deals.
For an even better chance of bagging the best items, head there for your local store’s opening time.
You don’t have to head into stores to bag a Specialbuy, though.
They also go on sale online, usually at midnight on Thursday and Sunday, and you can pre-order them up to a week in advance.
As long as you spend at least £25, you’ll get the items delivered for free.
Remember: once they’re gone, they’re gone, so if there’s something you really want, visit as early as possible