Gardening without a garden shed is like trying to play baseball without a bat. Well maybe not quite, but close. Without a garden shed close by, you'll wind up spending more time running to and from the garage or basement, instead of doing what you love - gardening. Having a garden shed that works for you is also the best way to keep all that you need for your garden in one place so you will have all that you need at your fingertips.
So where do you start? Size. What sort of activities do you intend on using your garden shed for? This will tell you how large it needs to be. Are you going to be using it as a garden shed, or will it be more of a storage shed? Maybe it's a combination of the two. Perhaps it's a garden studio/storage shed you're after. Whatever you're using it for, start with size. Take some rope, get some old tent pegs, and go out in the backyard where you're planning on building the shed, and stake out the size. The most common garden shed size is 8 x 10, so maybe start with that and see if it works for the garden sheds use, as well as it's surroundings.
Once you have "staked out" the size that you where thinking about, walk around within your space and see if this is going to work for you. Imagine where you will store things, think of shelving and space saving. This is one of the best ways to give you some idea if the size you where thinking of will be enough or perhaps you need to step up the size?
Features for Garden Sheds
Ramps, multiple or double doors, large functional windows, partition walls are all good utilitarian options for your garden shed. They will help with actually using your shed, getting items in and out, and moving around inside the shed are all made easier with these shed options.
Ramps make it easier to get large items in and out (riding lawnmowers for example), while the double doors allow for plenty of clearance in doing so. Multiple doors are handy if you're planning on filling the shed up with a lot of items. Then you don't have to navigate through things, you can get at them from another side.
Partition walls help segregate the space - tools on one side, backyard goodies on another and so on. Large functional windows provide generous amounts of light so you can see what your doing without needing electricity.
Flower boxes give you the added feature of displaying your handy work
you have done in your garden shed, a burst of flowers and plants in all
there colorful bloom. Flower boxes can add such character to the entire
appearance of your garden shed along with giving you the personal touch
as to what you put in them.
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There are many garden shed styles available to choose from so you're sure to find something that works. Garden sheds can be split into several classes, largely dictated by the sheds roof line. They are gable, hip, lean to, salt box, and corner sheds. Gable roof garden sheds are your typical square or rectangle shaped shed, hip roof garden sheds offer a slightly different look and are also either square or rectangle. Lean to garden sheds are just that - lean to. This means that they are installed up next to either an existing structure such as your house, or a fence. Lean to offers a small footprint and are rectangular in shape. Salt box garden sheds, while also square or rectangle, offer a twist on the typical shed - the roofline is shorter in the front and longer in the back, providing a unique rustic look. And last but not least is the corner shed. Perfect for city applications where the backyard isn't huge, but where you still require more space. The unique five sided design fits into corners snuggly and looks great.
Going back to your intended use will help make a selection, but really it comes down to personal taste, and what will work where the garden shed's going to be installed.
Organizing Garden Sheds
If you're like many of us, you've probably accumulated a ton of things over the years. Garden supplies and related gardening gear, things that don't really belong in the house or garage, like patio sets, lawnmowers, etc...this is why garden sheds are great. You need a place to store and organize all your garden equipment and other backyard items, while keeping it close for easy access.
With all the stuff you're going to want to put in your garden shed, here are some tips to keep things organized and tidy.
1.) Use Hanging Hooks.
If you don't have a lot of floor area, get more out of the space by hanging items from the walls or ceiling by using hooks, nails and other fasteners. Hang gardening rakes, hoes, and shovels on the wall using nails, and hang extra pots and containers from hooks in the ceiling. If you've selected a truss design for your garden shed, then take advantage of this space. Tip: mount a couple sheets of plywood on the trusses and build a simple wall ladder to get to the space. You'd be surprised how much you can store up there.
2.) Install Shelving and a Bench.
This will probably be the most useful space in the garden shed. By installing a simple bench with under storage shelving, you will have a perfect spot to perform various gardening tasks. Wall shelving is also very useful for organizing and getting items up off the ground - creating more available floor space.
3.) Use Storage Bins.
Simple and inexpensive storage bins are fantastic organizers for all sorts of items in your garden shed. They come in a wide variety of sizes, colors and can be used to store a wide variety of items. Put them under the workbench in place of shelving, to hold garden soil, compost and other gardening items. Use small storage bins on the newly installed shelving and store even more.
Garden Shed Styles
There are so many styles of garden sheds to choose from, small and simple, to large and ornate. It's all up to you and your needs (and your budget of course). Keep in mind this is a structure that will last through many seasons and countless hours of enjoyment. Use your imagination and create a shed that will fulfill all your needs and you'll get the most from for years to come. Take some time to choose the style that suits you best, picture in your mind what will compliment the landscape surrounding it's location. Do you want it to be the centre of attention or tucked away in the corner? The following are just a few garden sheds, some of the most popular styles and sizes that are available.
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