ALDI’s Charming $10 Bird Drinking Trough Will Transform My Tiny, Urban Patio into a Quiet Wildlife Haven
It's even hand-painted and instantly elevates an outdoor space
I'm always looking for new ways to support the birds that visit my yard, and a fresh water source shouldn't be undervalued. But, I personally don't have the room to have a large bird bath and need something more compact that can sit on my patio.
Enter the ALDI Belavi bird drinking trough. It's made of hand-painted ceramic which caught my eye as looking far more expensive than it is. The fact it is just the bird bath dish without a stand means it can be placed on your patio, nestled in a flower bed, on outdoor steps, or your outdoor table.
This bird drinking trough is available in blue, warm gray, and cool gray. It has charming decorative birds and can be placed on any flat surface in your yard for birds to drink from and bathe in,
Why Have a Bird Bath
There are so many reasons why you should include a bird bath in your yard.
Birds use them to clean their feathers and regulate body temperature during particularly hot spells. It also provides them clean water to drink from, making it a key feature of feeding garden birds.
Beneficial insects and pollinators will also use bird baths to clean and hydrate, so it's an essential for a wildlife garden. You can even add these bee islands from Walmart to provide a perching spot in the bath.
Besides this, having a bird bath in the yard can also be calming. With a solar fountain (like this from Amazon), it can become a sensory garden feature with the noise of moving water.
But, you do need to make sure you avoid bird bath mistakes to ensure it doesn't become dirty and contribute to disease. Regularly cleaning your bird bath and using something like this bird bath copper coin from Amazon will help by acting as an algaecide.
Where to Place the ALDI Bird Bath
With the ALDI Belavi bird drinking trough being ready to use, there's little set-up to do other than decide where to place your bird bath.
With this drinking trough lacking a stand, it's highly versatile. It can be placed on the ground, either on your patio or in a flower bed surrounded by plants for birds.
You can also place it on a table surface or a plant stand (like this from Target) to give it some more height.
Personally, I like the idea of having it on the corner of a garden step, incorporated as if it's part of the hardscaping, encompassed by overflowing containers of colorful blooms.
Of course, this drinking trough is an ideal solution for balcony gardens, too. You can attach it to the railing of your balcony or on a table to encourage birds to visit.
Wherever you do choose to place it, ensure it's a quiet, undisturbed spot to create a safe spot for birds to stop by.
What to Shop
This bird bath bowl has a beautiful green ceramic finish. It has decorative birds and an uneven edge, bringing charm, and can be placed on flat surfaces in the yard.
This mix of wildflower seeds includes 23 different varieties for pollinators, including hummingbirds. Scatter them and lightly cover with soil for best results.
This mosaic bird feeder brings some whimsy to the garden. It reflects sunlight in beautiful colors around the yard. It holds around one cup of bird seed at a time.
If it's hummingbirds you want to bring to your yard, then you should read our guide to why hummingbirds prefer mist over a bird bath. By adding a solar fountain (like this from Amazon) to your bird bath, you can create a refreshing spot for them.
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