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If your garden is your happy place, you deserve a dedicated potting shed. Create a tidy and serene space that has workbenches for pottering and propagating, plus a myriad of storage options (shelves, hooks, pegboards, tubs and bins) for optimal organisation. This not only keeps things neat and tidy, but it helps to quiet the mind. We used this Stilla ‘Willow’ cedar shed as our foundation.
The wonderful thing about gardens is that there is always a job that needs doing, and fun tools to help you do that job. Make your potting shed an organisational dream with clever storage for every item. A solid shelving unit is handy for holding all sorts of things. Large bins can store bags of potting mix, keeping any mess corralled. Make use of vertical space and keep everything within reach by hanging hooks for large garden tools, and storing hand tools on a pegboard above the workbench.
From potting up seed trays to propagating cuttings, sorting seeds and oiling tools, a good workbench at an ergonomic height (900mm, similar to a kitchen bench, works for most people) is endlessly useful, and will save your back and will make potting a pleasure. A bench with built-in pegboard ticks off both a working surface and easy-to-reach storage.
Your potting shed can – and should – be a relaxing place to spend time. A small deck has been added to this shed, to encourage gardeners to pause for a moment and enjoy their handiwork. Add a garden bench and a little birdbath to create your own personal oasis in your backyard.
We transformed this same shed into a Scandi-style home gym. Check it out!
Photo Credit: Louise Roche
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