There is nothing like a clean and organized backyard garden
without the unsightly presence of tools, lawnmower, and other gardening
effects. Often times a homeowner may forget to gather up the extra items and
keep them away in a toolbox or garden shed. It is also a possibility that
there's no storage space available within the owner's backyard, making tools
and gardening items part of the backyard clutter.
This scenario is not uncommon to many urban dwellers who also
happen to be first-time gardeners. The need for a beautiful landscape design is
inevitable if they are not capable of doing it themselves. The addition of any
structure can be a part of the design especially if the secondary purpose is to
keep the tools and other mess in confinement. Of course, no homeowner would
want any type of clutter lurking at his polished garden design, so it is
important to incorporate storage for this matter.
A metal shed is always a possible addition especially if you
have heavy gardening tools and equipment to keep. If you feel it is
unsightly to have a metal garden shed, you can use a wooden shed and dress it
up or down to match your garden design. A rustic appearance is often
recommended to give your garden a homier and warm ambiance. But never shelf the
idea of customizing a metal type of shed just because it is less homey and may
have an 'off' look to it. By painting it with a color scheme that will match
your garden's palette, you can alter an unsightly metal shed into something
welcoming and appropriate. Soft tones of light greens, browns, and subtle
flower colors can change the steely feel of a metal shed.
The durability of metal or the rustic
feel of wood can make a huge impact on your landscape design. Often, a
landscape architect will not recommend the usage of a store-bought garden shed
because of its 'manufactured' appearance. But with a bit of imagination, you
can create something functional without hurting your wallet in the process.
Improving a worn out backyard garden may
also be in the process. You can incorporate a few perennial plants to take over
the ailing ones. Keep your garden alive by adding other plants gradually and by
having all the necessary tools at hand. This makes your garden shed more
indispensable as you will be adding tools, pots, containers, fertilizers, and
other items needed for tending your garden. And don't forget about your
lawnmower as this machine is regularly needed for quickly trimming down lawn
grass.
The beauty of a garden landscape lies in the maintenance of its
owner. If you keep your garden alive and thriving, you won't have too many
issues with pests and whatnots. And keeping well-maintained tools also allows
for better and more efficient tending of your plants.
Lastly, it is also a good investment if you choose to have a
garden shed that will last a long time. By choosing well and being imaginative,
you can incorporate any design element without sacrificing on function. You can
check out samples of design ideas
for garden sheds online
to get started.
You might also like:
A Gallery of Garden Shed Ideas (bhg.com)
GARDEN SHEDS Building Service Information Sheet
(roebourne.wa.gov.au)
The right way to invest in your garden
(cnn.com)
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Photo credit: SimplySheds
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