Garden Tool Storage Tips

       Buy good quality garden tools and take care with their storage and maintenance to protect your investment. Keep your tools clean and dry and they will stay in top condition. Tools that work well save time and trouble—as does keeping your garden shed well organized.
       When there's not enough room in your garage for storing garden tools and equipment, the best solution is a garden shed. A wide range of ready-made sheds is available, from patio storage cupboards to larger walk-in buildings.
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Storing gardening tools in a shed will help you keep them organized and in top condition.
       The type of shed you choose will depend not only on the number and size of your garden tools but also on how much space is available—and your budget. The door should be high enough for you to be able to enter safely and wide enough for you to get larger pieces of equipment in and out. Ideally, there should be room for shelving, the storage of large containers and any garden equipment such as a lawn mower, string trimmer or shredder.
       Wherever you keep your tools, make sure that they are sensibly and safely stored. A jumble of tools in a garage or shed is impractical and potentially dangerous. Keep tools clean and well maintained and they will last a lifetime. Fix clamps, hooks and brackets on the walls for long handled tools—hang them with sharp points and cutting edges pointing upwards. Many garden centers and tool suppliers sell ready-made storage units and cupboards designed specifically for garden tools.