For many of us, gardening is a moonlight pastime, something done either only on weekends or on some special days. When you’re not doing much with your gardening tools for a while, you should have them stored in a way that’ll guarantee quick, easy reuse when the time comes. You’d want all your gardening tools stacked neatly in storage, not lying around, causing an eyesore and obstructing movement around the yard.
Running
short of ideas to organise and store your gardening tools? We’ve got you
covered. These handy tips will help introduce a higher level of organisation to
your gardening habits.
Tips for Organising Your Gardening Tools
Gardening
becomes easier and more enjoyable when your gardening tools are better organised in the storage.
Sort
out 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 in
a plastic bin or storage box.
If
some items can’t fit into the boxes you have at hand, store them in wrapping
sheets. Spread a towel or sheets of bubble wrap on the floor, then place the
tools on the sheets or towel, and then fold them up. You can stash them away from
sight in your closet, under a table or bench, etc.
Weather-proofing your Mow and Large Equipment
If
you won’t be using your mow or large equipment for a long time, then you should
take precautions when storing them to ensure they’re serviceable when you need
them. First, you need to make sure they’re in the best shape and work-ready
when sending them to storage. Clean them thoroughly – take time with the
different parts. Oil them properly, but drain out the fuel since fuel degrades
over a certain period of inactivity. Take out the spark plug, cover them
properly, and store them in a cool, dry room.
This
is really important for your large equipment, but the same thing goes for all
your gardening tools. Always make sure to clean them all up, oil them up, and
sharpen their blades where applicable, before stashing them away.
Store on an Elevated Surface
It’s
never advisable to keep your belongings directly on the bare floor. That’s
because the humidity and temperature levels near the floor are usually less-conducive
for storing things. Raise your stored gardening tools with either a wooden
block or some padding of some sort.
Know What to Store in Sealed Containers
If you have
leftovers of packaged goods like fertilisers and herbicides, make sure to seal
them properly before storing them. Keep them in airtight plastic bins, zip
bags, or covered buckets. Toxic items should be sealed properly and stored in
locker compartments to prevent unauthorised access.
Your gloves
should also go into a compartment that’s sealed air-tight to protect them from
the elements, bugs, etc.
Use an Outdoor Shed
Ideally, you
should 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 to
store your tools but also enhances your kerb appeal provides more storage to free up space
indoors and ultimately makes your gardening and outdoor lifestyle more
enjoyable.