DIYers Have Been Transforming Aldi's $30 Kid's Potting Bench Into the Most Whimsical Pieces
This spring, Aldi has made getting back in the garden easier than ever, thanks to, no surprise, the power of its famous finds aisle. Regardless of what graces the aisle of shame's shelves, shoppers always flock to it for its unbeatable prices and convenient variety.
Lately, though, the aisle has become somewhat of a garden center for shoppers. Full of seasonal staples like garden hats, planters and potting benches, snagging everything needed to bring a thriving garden to life all year long has been both affordable and effortless.
The joy of jumping back into garden fun isn't just reserved for grown gardeners, though. Every year, Aldi drops adorable spring must-haves made for all ages, some of which are incredibly popular. Aldi's kids' potting bench, for example, not only sells out like clockwork every time it comes back to stores, but it's also a favorite for turning into fun and whimsical mud kitchens that are seriously adorable, too.
Belavi Kid's Potting Bench, $29.99 at Aldi
At the end of April, this fan-favorite Aldi potting bench for kids returned to stores. It didn't take long for parents to sound the alarm, scooping them up quickly, and others upgraded the find into colorful, creative new mud kitchens for spring.
Even before changing this potting bench, it's the cutest find. An adorable play-sized potting bench, it comes with a fun chalkboard backsplash (and chalk, too). It also has handy hooks on top and convenient storage below, making it easy to fit lots of toys.
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How DIYers Are Turning Aldi's Kid's Potting Bench Into Mud Kitchens Full of Whimsy
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As with any DIY project, though, there's always the potential to turn an ordinary item into something even more amazing. And many creative DIYers clearly see that vision in this potting bench.
Some, like DIYer and girl mom Madison, have transformed it by painting its plain wood with bright pops (or an all-new) color. "POV you give the $30 Aldi mud kitchen a lil makeover," she writes, with users in the comments obsessed with the results. "This is DARLING," wrote another.
Others liven it up by tracking down low-cost toys from stores like Dollar Tree to give it a dreamy cottagecore feel. There really are so many ways to give this kid's potting bench a fun, creative DIY twist for spring and summer months out in the yard. Keep in mind that these are hard to come by, so if you spot one in stores, don't hesitate to buy it.
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This story was originally published May 7, 2026 at 6:15 PM.