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I’m a gardening pro and was desperate to check out Aldi’s middle aisle – but a £9 wine buy is my new summer favourite
It wasn't the only item that caught the content creator's eye though
IT might not be wall-to-wall sunshine just yet, but one amateur gardener is already making the most of her outdoor space.
Not only has she found tons of gardening accessories in Aldi, influencer Maggie has spotted a wine buy that will be your next summer essential.
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For those that aren’t following , prepare to meet your new favourite gardening content creator.
Whether it is indoor plant care, bargain blooms or tips on extending garden fences, this green-fingered influencer has something for every gardener.
Like of us though, Maggie also loves finding the best buys in Aldi’s middle aisle and shared a few of her favourite in a recent TikTok.
Of course, the first item she picked up was a – which was perfect for balconies and windows.
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Retailing for just £6.99 at the moment, these baskets come with small metal hooks to hang them and are available in light or dark grey.
With matching furniture also in the middle aisle, these planters will give your home that country cottage feel - even on a tight budget.
Alternatively, you could pick up from just £9.99 to have more contemporary feel in your outdoor space.
Even if you aren’t green-fingered, there were plenty of décor to enjoy too – all of which was under £10 in store.
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Rather than gatekeeping them, Maggie showed off the adorable that would add a bold pop of colour to your garden.
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Choose from a whimsical bumblebee inspired design or go for a red and black gnome, with mini hand-painted ladybirds.
Perfect for flowerbeds and patios, these sweet ornaments start from £6.99.
Alternatively, you could add a pick up a n in either a sage green or silver finish for £8.99.
Able to hold up to 5l, this little garden accessory is also rust resistant and has a classic design.
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However, it wasn’t a gardening item that ended up in the influencer’s trolley.
Instead of adding more planters or decors to her outdoor space, Maggie opted for the .
Made for those hazy summer evening, the supermarket buy can store up to four glass and an entire bottle of wine.
For anyone who wasn’t already sold, the al fresco accessory is made from iron and has a swirled design that would look great at any garden party.
In fact, the influencer joked that it was her new ‘favourite’ item.
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Writing in the caption, she teased: “My fave… wine holder will look fab on my garden table.”
As the accessory is part of the supermarket’s Specialbuys, you’ll have to be quick if you want to bag this summer essential – especially as we don’t think it will stay on shelves for long.
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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
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 .
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
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