*This is a collaborative post on storage solutions for gardens of any size
If you have a garden that’s on the smaller side, it can be tricky to decide how best to utilise the space. Fortunately, there are many ways that you can make the most out of even the tiniest garden. No matter what you use your garden for, from nurturing potted plants to storing bicycles, there will be a storage solution for you.
Here are a few of the most innovative storage solutions for your compact garden.
Compact enough to fit into any space, storage boxes are great to store tools, grit, and gardening supplies. They come in many sizes so you can find the right container for your garden. Make sure when choosing a storage box that it is designed for outdoor use. Waterproofing is a must!
You can find plenty of different styles of storage boxes for your garden, from rustic to bright, fun colours.
Bike sheds are similar to conventional sheds but shaped to fit one or more bikes. They are short and rectangular, able to fit into most garden spaces.
Bike sheds blend in well with the overall look of your garden. And are a great secure way to store your bikes. You can cover them in plants to disguise their purpose if you’re concerned about theft, making them perfect for any compact city garden.
Benches are a great way to combine a place to sit in your garden with storage space. There are many different styles of bench storage to choose from. You could consider a wooden panelled bench to blend in seamlessly with your garden or metal or reinforced bench if you’re after extra security.
Bench storage provides a place for you and your family to lounge, relax in good weather, and keep tools and small garden equipment safe and dry when the weather is less pleasant.
Timeless and classic, sheds are the ultimate in garden storage. You can find garden sheds in styles and sizes to suit any taste and garden size. Whether you’re after a Wendy house style shed, that gives your garden some whimsical character, or a hardier shed for securing valuable garden equipment, you will find the right shed to suit you.
Check out the extensive range of sheds on shedstore.co.uk. With excellent craftsmanship and sizes to fit any garden, you’ll find the best shed for your needs with Shedstore.
If you struggle for space to fit garden plants into your compact garden, then you could consider making better use of the vertical space. You can find ladder-style garden shelves that allow you plenty of room to grow your collection of potted plants, and display them to their best advantage.
Garden shelves are perfect for the smallest gardens or even balconies for people who live in flats. They’re quick and easy to set up and add an attractive rustic feel to your garden.
Installing hooks into the walls of fences and sheds can be a great way to make excellent use of the space you have. You can easily organise your garden equipment by ensuring that all of the smaller items have their own hook. Try this out with shovels, trowels, garden forks, and hoses, and you’ll see how much extra room hooks can create.
If you store things that can take up a lot of space like fertiliser, firewood, or grit for the winters, then stackable storage could be the perfect way to save on space. You can alternate between the items you use most often, and maybe even top off the stack with a planter to give this storage solution some extra character.
You could consider building your own garden storage solutions. Items like pallets are perfect for making outdoor furniture or storage. This is an ideal way to combine your own creativity by finding storage solutions that suit you and your garden.
You could also repurpose old furniture to give them a new lease of life outdoors. You can paint them in a waterproof sealing treatment to keep them looking their best outdoors while protecting them from the weather. Consider using old cabinets or shelves to store outdoor toys, tools, and more.
If you like to make the most of your green thumb, even in a smaller garden, there are many ways to ensure that you can connect with nature. You could consider installing a foldable planting table or workstation so that you can still get your hands dirty potting your plants without taking up too much space in the garden.
You could attach your foldable planting table to the inside of your shed, to provide a weatherproof planting station, or put it up outside to make the most of the natural light.