For manyof us, gardening is a moonlight pastime, something done either only on weekendsor on some special days. When you’re not doing much with your gardening toolsfor a while, you should have them stored in a way that’ll guarantee quick, easyreuse when the time comes. You’d want all your gardening tools stacked neatlyin storage, not lying around, causing an eyesore and obstructing movementaround the yard.
Runningshort of ideas to organise and store your gardening tools? We’ve got youcovered. These handy tips will help introduce a higher level of organisation toyour gardening habits.
Tips forOrganising Your Gardening Tools
Gardeningbecomes easier and more enjoyable when your gardening tools are better organised in the storage.
Sortout the tools and store them in different storage units based on their sizes.Larger items like spades, shovels, and rakes can go up on a hanging wall unit.Seeds and other small items should be organised into different compartments ina plastic bin or storage box.
Ifsome items can’t fit into the boxes you have at hand, store them in wrappingsheets. Spread a towel or sheets of bubble wrap on the floor, then place thetools on the sheets or towel, and then fold them up. You can stash them away fromsight in your closet, under a table or bench, etc.
Weather-proofingyour Mow and Large Equipment
Ifyou won’t be using your mow or large equipment for a long time, then you shouldtake precautions when storing them to ensure they’re serviceable when you needthem. First, you need to make sure they’re in the best shape and work-readywhen sending them to storage. Clean them thoroughly – take time with thedifferent parts. Oil them properly, but drain out the fuel since fuel degradesover a certain period of inactivity. Take out the spark plug, cover themproperly, and store them in a cool, dry room.
Thisis really important for your large equipment, but the same thing goes for allyour gardening tools. Always make sure to clean them all up, oil them up, andsharpen their blades where applicable, before stashing them away.
Store onan Elevated Surface
It’snever advisable to keep your belongings directly on the bare floor. That’sbecause the humidity and temperature levels near the floor are usually less-conducivefor storing things. Raise your stored gardening tools with either a woodenblock or some padding of some sort.
KnowWhat to Store in Sealed Containers
If you haveleftovers of packaged goods like fertilisers and herbicides, make sure to sealthem properly before storing them. Keep them in airtight plastic bins, zipbags, or covered buckets. Toxic items should be sealed properly and stored inlocker compartments to prevent unauthorised access.
Your glovesshould also go into a compartment that’s sealed air-tight to protect them fromthe elements, bugs, etc.
Use anOutdoor Shed
Ideally, youshould have a corner of your garden dedicated to storing your gardening tools.A small shed that’s right next to your garden not only makes it convenient tostore your tools but also enhances your kerb appeal provides more storage to free up spaceindoors and ultimately makes your gardening and outdoor lifestyle moreenjoyable.
