Aldi's $15 Bird Bath Is a Dead Ringer for Target's $40 Version
My garden is my absolute favorite place to be. There is something so therapeutic about sinking my hands into the dirt and intently focusing on the task at hand. But I am not ashamed to say I also thoroughly enjoy the shopping part of gardening. I love picking out new annuals each year, taking a moment to pause and visualize the layout, and then watching them come to life. While the core of a garden rests on its plants, flowers, and vegetables, I shamelessly admit I enjoy accessorizing the space, too.
Though solar lights and cute garden gnomes are great, I especially love it when an accessory is both stylish and functional. Growing a garden creates a thriving ecosystem that gives both pollinators and natural pest predators a safe respite. One of the best ways to support them-especially during the scorching summer months-is to provide a place to hydrate and refresh, such as a birdbath. This is where one of Aldi's upcoming finds comes into play perfectly.
Belavi Bird Bath, $14.99 at Aldi
Available starting June 17, the Belavi Bird Bath is an aesthetically pleasing, functional addition to any backyard oasis and is incredibly affordable. In fact, major competitors like Target sell an extremely similar version for $39.49.
Aldi's version is only slightly smaller than Target's 20-inch model, measuring 19.8 inches. They are also offering a brushed green option that blends seamlessly with your garden's natural beauty. Admittedly, unlike the high-end luxury version at Target, Aldi's birdbath is not made of solid, heavy copper; it is constructed of durable plastic with a brilliant copper finish.
Pure copper birdbaths are highly coveted by gardeners because copper is naturally resistant to slimy algae growth. But the good news is that you can easily achieve that exact same bio-mimicking effect with the help of a loose penny.
The Pre-1982 Penny Hack
So long as you use pennies minted before 1982 (when coins were still made of 95% pure copper), the metal will trigger a natural chemical reaction in the water that wards off organic slime and algae buildup.
According to Homes & Gardens, you should prep your finished plastic and enameled surfaces first to speed up the process. Start by soaking the basin with white vinegar and salt for a few minutes, then scrub it gently with a paste of lemon juice and baking soda to remove any manufacturing contaminants before filling it with water.
Regardless of the penny's chemical help, you must clean the birdbath regularly without harsh dish soaps or bleach, and refresh the water constantly.
"Birds drink and bathe in birdbath water, so prolonged or excessive exposure to dissolved copper could pose a health risk, especially to smaller avian species," Monika Sangar, an avian nutrition specialist, explained to the outlet. "For this reason, it's best to only use two or three coins at maximum in a larger bath, and to always manually clean the bath in addition to using this hack. Adding fresh water daily for your birds is an absolute must, too."
This under-$15 Aldi find is a wonderfully affordable way to liven up your landscape while providing a lifeline to the beautiful local wildlife that makes your garden possible.
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This story was originally published June 11, 2026 at 8:21 AM.