I love flowers, and when I want some time out, pottering about planting seeds and re-potting plants is great therapy. It is easy to accumulate a lot of gardening supplies after awhile like potting mix, pots, seeds, tools, etc, and when it started to take up too much space in our garage, my husband decided to build me a potting shed as a surprise.
He looked around for some potting shed plans and eventually found some good ones online. He was also very surprised to find a whole variety of different designs ranging from quite basic to rather specialized.
They all work well as storage units, but there were some that you could use, even when the weather is inclement, with everything you could ever need on hand.
My husband decided to build a shed that was beautiful as well as practical. He wanted it to blend in with the house so that it would add to the value of our property.
A shed is more than four walls and a roof. They can be any size and shape you want and your only limit is your imagination and your budget.
The best way to build a potting shed if you are doing it yourself is to get a good set of professional potting shed plans. They may cost a little more to begin with but ultimately save you time and money in the end. Proper plans will tell you exactly what you need in the way of materials and the measurements required. They would also give you some indication of how long the project will take and will be building code compliant. There may also be a requirement to get a permit depending on the use of the shed.
Most buildings require a foundation. This is an important part of the structure and if not done correctly can result in greatly shortening the life of the shed, and even making it unsafe. Make sure that the foundation is installed as per instructions and you will ensure the shed you build on it will stand the test of time.
As well as considering the cost of the shed, you will need to factor in the cost of an exterior finish such as paint or stain. This will protect your shed timbers, and your investment, from the elements, and done correctly with quality paint, will last a good time before needing re-coating again. You will need to allow for a day or two if you are doing the job yourself, or if you do not have the time, or are not skilled in painting, you may wish to engage a professional painter to do it for you.
When you want to build a potting shed yourself, make sure you have a good set of potting shed plans and you will be surprised at how this can make your project go more smoothly. They certainly helped my husband do a great job on mine!
If you want some easy to follow professional plans for your potting shed, you can get a good set of potting shed plans here.
Build it once and build it right first time. Keep all your gardening and potting supplies in one place safe and secure, and build a shed that will last!
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Happy hammering - Jo Baker
