Creating the Perfect Potting Shed

A potting shed is an important tool for any gardener, and often becomes the focal point of your backyard area. It’s where you pot plants, and often a place to relax or escape from inclement weather. There are some creative ways to create the perfect potting shed to give you a beautiful garden escape to use year-round.

Picking the Right Potting Shed

When it comes to picking the shed for your garden, you’ll want to choose something with a small footprint, but big value. You want a durable space for every season with plenty of room to store your pots, gardening tools, and other odds and ends. After all, this potting shed is going to be your go-to spot every day you plant. ShelterLogic's Shed-in-a-Box is a smart choice when you’re looking for a shelter that will withstand the elements. Manufactured with a steel frame, its powder coated finish also means you don’t have to worry about rust and corrosion. Other added benefits to this attractive shed include:

• Waterproof cover with added fade blockers and antifungal agents
• Patented ShelterLock stabilizers for added durability
• Easy assembly that usually doesn’t require a building permit

Looking for a shed that will give your backyard the right aesthetic? The Arrow Storage Sheds Designer Series shed comes in multiple sizes and is an attractive all-steel garden shed perfect for potting and gardening. Shop all our sheds, both steel and fabric, and choose the one that's right for you.

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Creating Your Perfect Space

A potting shed can be just as unique as your garden. Because it’s a space you call your own, many gardeners decide to make it feel like an extension of their home. Better Homes and Gardens suggests adding benches, and other decorations around your potting shed to give it a homey feel. Fine Gardening recommends adding character with a bench inside with a clock, a journal, or anything else you might need to make your shed feel like a getaway! Here are some other ideas to decorate your shed:

• Place a birdhouse nearby the shed
• Plant shrubs outside and create a beautiful entrance

Must-Have Accessories

While it’s important to make your potting shed feel like a special home away from home, there are some tools to make sure you have on hand to make your life easier. Keeping your gardening tools tidy will not only make your shed look more attractive, it will make it easier for you to find what you need. Adding a tool hanger to your shed is a great way to ensure organization. Adding shelving is another great way to increase organization to your area. You can keep tools or even pots on the shelves. It saves you space, too. If you chose a fabric shed, this roll up door kit will give you easy access to your shed without having to pull up the door each time you walk in and out. As always, check your accessories for compatibility with your shed. Your potting shed is not only a useful area to prepare your plants for the season. With a little planning a creativity, it can also be your favorite spot on your property. Adding some decorative touches along with useful accessories, you’ll have the perfect potting shed in no time!