Countless garden tools, but little space. A problem that many garden owners face. With my tips you can bring order to the garden shed.
Around 53 percent of all Germans are proud garden owners and just over 30 percent would like to have one. Not everyone can afford a garden due to their housing situation or time constraints, even if this is still the No. 1 place to relax.
I'm glad to have one and wouldn't want to be without it anymore because there's almost nothing nicer to switch off. However, one should not have any false illusions, because a garden definitely takes work. Just like every household, the private green area also needs a certain structure. In particular, the garden tools must be looked after and cared for. I've learned a certain system that I use to organize and keep my summerhouse tidy.
Point 1: Sort seeds by month
If the weather cooperates, it will only be a few days until the planting season starts again. I like to have everything to hand at all times. Long searches and rummaging disturb my peace in the garden. So I thought about how and where I can sort my seeds that were stored airtight and dark in the house over the winter. You can also find more tips on the right storage at www.nutzPLANT-Variety.de.
As luck would have it, my husband started cleaning up his do-it-yourself basement at the same time. From his sorting box set (bought from ab-in-die-box.de) I immediately branched off a few for my garden. Honestly, I didn't think that simple plastic containers could be so handy. It can't be seen in the photo yet, but in the meantime I've made small cards that you can easily put in the transparent drawers. All seeds are practically sorted according to the month in which they were planted.
Point 2: Move rarely used items up
Garden sheds or tool sheds are often not very large, unless you have a home-made brand. Therefore, plan meticulously where you can store what. My motto: Everything you don't need every day belongs at the top.
Due to lack of space, things sometimes end up in myTool shed that I don't need for the garden. But I think I'm not alone in that. For example, I store rims that are not currently needed in the top drawer of a steel shelf, which also offers additional storage space. An additional storage area is created if you attach metal tubes and supports to the wall and insert wooden boards as intermediate floors. I have sawn wood for the fire bowl there. If you build this organization system yourself, you can adjust the spacing as you wish - an advantage that should not be underestimated.
Point 3: Garden hose holder
The garden hose should generally only be taken out when it is actually used. If you leave it lying all over the garden, it quickly becomes a tripping hazard. If he has to spend the winter months under a blanket of snow, he will certainly resent you.
It is always best to have devices on which the hose can be wound up. Admittedly, my construction isn't the prettiest, but it works. I've been flirting with this Amazon bestseller for a long time, but I still have to discuss this issue with my better half. ?
If you have to wind it up by hand like I do, you should do it carefully to avoid kinks in the hose. It is best to place one end of the garden hose on the ground and then place the rest of it in a circle over it. Finally, tie everything together and hang it up.
Point 4: simply hang up garden tools
The most used gardening tools such as hoes, rakes, spades and brooms are given a place of honor in the tool shed. They don't belong in a corner or on the floor. With simple means you can create a wall construction on which all tools can be hung to save space.
Use commercially available devices or build your own hook rack. My husband implemented the latter in our tool shed, which I also like best. This variant can be expanded again and again. Simply hammer two parallel hooks into the wall, the distance depends on the handle width of the tool to be hung up.
If there is no handle above, drill a hole in the handle, thread a thicker cord through it and you can hang up a rake and the like.
Point 5: Where to put the lawnmower?
Some drive their lawnmower into the garage or basement after the work is done. With us, the "monster" has to find space in the tool shed. The purchase of the attachment mower wasdefinitely a wise decision, because it mows the lawn 5 times faster than with a hand-held device. However, the part also requires more floor space.
My tip: Park the lawn mower near the door. This saves you the hassle of juggling when driving in and out.