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Are you struggling to make the most of sheds for garden tools? Having a quality shed of any make can provide ample space to work with, but once you start moving around the potting soil, garden tools, and other equipment, you can suddenly find yourself even more stressed and frustrated by the chaos. You don’t have to experience this inconvenience!
With a few tips, tools, and organizational techniques, you can free up even more space and have an easy-to-navigate garden shed that will allow you a much more enjoyable and easy time among your favorite plants. Even if you’re working with a small storage shed or an alternative space like a garage, these tips can help you make the most of your available storage. But, if you want a new shed to start fresh, visit your local dealership and get a new garden shed!
Maximize Your Space 
The first step you should take is to maximize the space that you have available to work with. While you should try to leave some walking room to navigate, using different storage equipment to provide additional organization options is critical to making the most of your garden shed. For instance, you might use:
- Standing Shelves
- Floating Shelves
- Stackable Crates
- Tool Hangers
- Wall Storage
- A Lofted Area
- Rafter Storage
While you might not see many ways to use the space inside your garden shed, you can create a lot of room by finding the areas where you have freedom. Consider what you use regularly and how you move around your garden shed. If you mostly use smaller hand-held tools, you could use a table or shelf in the middle of the floor plan for additional storage.
Declutter Your Garden Shed
This is certainly an ‘easier said than done’ tip, but tossing unused or unusual tools and equipment that take up space can be a good way to cut through the clutter. Start with old supplies, then consider getting rid of less-used tools. For example, you might have years-old potting soil or dried-out fertilizer. Before discarding these old supplies, check their condition and usability. If they’re still viable, use them to free up space before buying new materials.
When organizing sheds for garden tools, you might be tempted to hold on to old items because they’re still usable. If you’ve upgraded your tools, consider selling your old tools or passing them on to other hobbyists in your circle. After birthdays or the winter holidays, you might have a surplus of hobby supplies and new equipment – make spring cleaning a priority!
Get Organized and Labeled
Using a label-maker is incredibly useful to enhance organization and strategize your garden shed’s layout. With clear labels and organization, you can quickly navigate your garden shed’s contents without digging through all your boxes, cabinets, or any other storage container. This saves time, helps you think through your tools and equipment, and simplifies your gardening work!
Start with either a good label maker or sturdy labels. Your shed might be humid, hot, or experience extreme temperature fluctuations, so taking the time to make sure your labels are extra-durable is important for long-term success.
When labeling items, be sure to be as specific as possible – simply saying “Tools” might be a problem if you have separate gardening and household DIY tool containers. Be clear and concise as possible for fast and easy exploration of your shed.
Clean Your Shed Often 
Cleaning up regularly will keep you from that once-a-year cleaning experience of frustration. Even just sweeping up and cleaning out your garden shed once a season can keep you ahead of the accumulated dirt, dust, and cobwebs over the months. If you use your shed more often, you should clean it up more often.
And while you clean up, you can re-organize, toss aside old supplies or tools, and make headway in your organizational efforts. Break everything into sections and do a deep cleaning, from wiping down shelves and boxes to sweeping under racks and above the rafters.
Don't get Overwhelmed
If you regularly clean your shed, consider implementing the above suggestions one at a time. Maybe one month, you can add new shelving or storage boxes. Next, you re-organize and re-label these containers. Don’t feel like you must simultaneously tackle a complete deep clean and organization! It can be incredibly helpful to take a step back and plan out all your individual steps.
Make the Most of Your Gardening Space with Cotton State Barns!
With a stunning new garden shed from Cotton State Barns, you can add a highly functional structure to your property. However, making the most of these structures will require you to take the time to organize and strategize your space. This isn’t easy, but with the above tips, you’ll be much better positioned to tackle the mess and get ahead of the clutter that can develop over the years.
If you find that you’ve outgrown your current shed despite your best organizational efforts, consider exploring larger options. A well-organized, appropriately sized shed can completely transform your gardening experience. Check out our options and enjoy the space-saving tips and techniques we have shared.
