How to Size a Garden Shed

Whether shopping for a garden shed or designing one from scratch, choosing the right size shed in the beginning prevents unnecessary upgrades or additional purchases in the future. A garden shed that is too big is better than one too small to hold the garden tools, the rototiller and the lawnmower.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

1. Store a few hand tools and several flowerpots with a watering can in a 3-by-5 foot sized shed. A smaller shed works best in small garden areas and backyards with a limited number of tools.
2. Put a small rototiller in a garden shed at least 4-by-6 feet in size. Make sure the shed is wide enough to maneuver comfortably around the tiller and other garden implements.
3. Keep a large rototiller in an 8-by-10 foot shed that allows sufficient room to turn the machine around or work inside the shed.
4. Size a garden shed large enough for potting benches inside by measuring the bench and adding two feet to both sides. Make sure the width of the garden shed allows you to work around the potting bench and store materials through the winter.
5. Add a small greenhouse to the side of the garden shed and minimize the need for a large shed.
6. Choose a shed as large as 12 by 24 feet to store large lawn equipment. Look at small barn designs if a shed is not wide enough for the tractor to maneuver.
7. Size the garden shed doors accurately. Select a shed with double hung doors instead of a single door when storing equipment and large items. Choose or build a model with doors at both ends for easy drive-through.
8. Tailor the size of the garden shed to the size of its location. Decide where to put the shed before buying one.
9. Select a garden shed that has sufficient room for storing lawn and garden chemicals away from the work area and with adequate ventilation.

Tips & Warnings

• Consider what will be stored in the shed when selecting a size.
• Consider a small barn-sized shed if you need a lot of room.

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