Designing the Perfect
by Bonnie Helander Since planting and maintaining a beautiful garden is a continual work in progress, gardeners need to find creative ways to incorporate their workspaces into a pleasing garden view. With proper planning, a potting bench, greenhouse or garden shed can become a charming addition to the look and feel of the garden.
IF THERE IS ONE THING THAT GARDENERS LUST FOR, it is a garden shed – one that is not only functional but fancy! Today’s sheds are really tiny houses that hide away the “nuts and bolts” of gardening on the inside, even as they shout to be noticed on the outside. A shed can be a major focal point in the garden and add value to your home. The hottest trend in sheds is the “She Shed” – not so much a place to store garden equipment but a retreat where a woman can relax, do crafts, paint or just sit with friends and a glass of wine or iced tea and enjoy the garden. Some sheds can even be outfitted as a children’s playhouse. If you want to add a garden shed to your backyard, you first need to decide how you want to use the space, so you can determine the type of shed to purchase or build. Do you just need a small place to store basic tools? Then a small tool shed will work for you. If you are going to store large equipment like wheelbarrows, wagons, or a lawn mower, you will want to consider a bigger storage shed. Next, you need to decide the kind of building materials to use for your shed. There are options for any budget, 46 SOUTHERN WOMAN
