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If you enjoy spending time in the garden and are looking for a small garden building to potter around in, our small potting shed ideas are well worth considering.
Read below to discover our top 10 reasons for buying a potting shed, which will quickly become an asset in your garden.
Editor’s Note [09.08.24]:
Our guide, “Versatile Small Potting Shed Ideas for All Types of Gardens” was first published on February 12, 2020. Today we have added new sections to enhance the article, including additional benefits and potting shed ideas.
What is a potting shed?
A potting shed is the ultimate shed for anyone who loves gardening.
It features all the benefits of a traditional shed and with one important addition – it’s a great place to nurture plants.
If you grow your own fruit and veg or enjoy admiring nature’s most beautiful flowers, then a potting shed should be your go-to garden building.
Ten potting shed benefits
So, what are the benefits of potting sheds? We provide inspiration with just a few benefits below:
1) Better garden organisation
A potting shed is a perfect place to keep your pots, trays, baskets, containers, watering cans, plant labels, tools, soil and sow seeds. This improved organisation ensures that everything is within easy reach when gardeners need it. We additionally recommend adding shed hooks for extra vertical height, which would otherwise be wasted.
2) Cosy hideaway
Transform your potting shed into a cosy outdoor space. It provides a peaceful escape where gardeners relax and enjoy a garden in comfort, away from the main family home.
3) Extended growing season
Potting sheds extend the growing season for your plants. They provide a controlled environment that helps plants thrive even when outdoor conditions are not ideal.
4) Extra workspace
A potting shed offers an additional functional workspace for your gardening projects. You can use it for planting, repotting, and other tasks without cluttering your home or garden.
5) Garden storage
They provide ample storage for all your gardening supplies. They keep your essential tools and equipment protected from the elements and organised.
6) Natural light
Designed with well-positioned windows to capture an abundance of natural light, potting sheds create an ideal environment for plant growth. This natural light supports healthy seedlings and plants.
7) Pest protection
A potting shed protects your plants from pests and diseases. It acts as a barrier, keeping your plants safe from harmful insects and animals.
8) Temperature control
Potting sheds offer excellent temperature control, providing the ideal conditions for plant growth. This is especially beneficial for plants not ready to be exposed to the outdoor UK climate.
9) Weatherproof outdoor shelter
Potting sheds provide a weatherproof shelter for your gardening activities. You can work comfortably in any weather, knowing your plants and garden tools are safe.
10) Year-round gardening
With a potting shed, you can enjoy gardening all year round. The controlled environment allows gardeners to grow plants even in the off-season, extending your gardening pleasure.
Small potting shed ideas - traditional and contemporary designs
Oh, and don’t forget that this is Shedstore; so, don’t imagine that all of our potting sheds are only suited to traditional cottage gardens featured in episodes of Miss Marple, either.
We cater for all tastes: the traditional, the modern and everything in between. Here, come and take a look…
3 great types of potting sheds
We have a large selection of potting sheds here at Shedstore, below we reveal three of the best for you to consider for your garden.
10' x 10' Shire Sun Pent Wooden Garden Potting Shed
The 10' x 10' Shire Sun Pent Potting Shed is a versatile and spacious addition to any garden and is perfect for gardening enthusiasts. With its generous 10’x10’ dimensions, it offers ample space for potting plants, storing garden tools and even has room for housing small garden furniture. Square in design, this corner shed could well be an ideal solution to fill a perfect spot in a garden corner.
The pent roof design not only adds a modern touch but also allows for maximum sunlight, creating an ideal environment for plant growth. Constructed from high-quality timber, this potting shed promises durability and longevity. Its wide double doors ensure easy access, while the large eight windows provide excellent natural light.
This potting shed combines practicality with aesthetic appeal, making it a valuable investment for any gardener looking to enhance their gardening experience. Whether used for potting soil, storage space with shelves, or as a tranquil garden retreat, the Shire Sun Pent Potting Shed is a superb choice that blends functionality with style.
6’ x 6’ Traditional Wooden Potting Garden Shed with 6' Gable
It might be named ‘traditional,’ but this eye-catching potting shed features a very fashionable design.
The clean, contemporary lines and smart pent roof speak of a thoughtful gardener who’s not stuck in their ways, while the charming stable-style door shows that you realise en vogue doesn’t always mean Avant-Garde.
An entire side of this potting shed is glazed, so your plants will enjoy a feast of natural light.
There’s also a separate opening window which, together with the stable-style door, allows gardeners to regulate the temperature when you’re hard at work inside.
Other notable features include a full-length integral potting bench, a weatherproof felt roof cover, premium 12mm cladding (including the floor and roof!) and a beautiful smooth-planed finish.
This market-leading potting shed is available in a range of sizes, so there’s sure to be one perfect for your own outdoor space.
To top it all, if you select the optional upgrade, we convert the timber to pressure-treated 15mm tongue and groove cladding with a fantastic 15-year anti-rot guarantee.
This means there’s no need for time-consuming, costly treatments, leaving you more time and money to devote to your plants. Happy days.
10’ x 6’ Mercia Shiplap Wooden Apex Greenhouse Combi Shed
Perhaps you’re tempted by the style of a greenhouse but are beginning to warm to the idea of the additional garden storage benefits offered by a potting shed.
Maybe you already own a greenhouse but are tired of the errant footballs and other little mishaps shattering your gardening dreams.
If so, being Shedstore, we have the perfect answer for you – a greenhouse potting shed combi!
Available in 3 different sizes, to cater for all our customers’ needs, this versatile potting shed has it all.
The potting section provides as much natural light as a greenhouse and includes an opening window vent on the roof, providing the perfect conditions for your plants to thrive.
Don’t worry about the errant footballs, either, because all of the glazing is styrene, which is shatterproof and virtually unbreakable.
The door to this greenhouse is fitted with elegant decorative hinges and can be fastened by turn buttons.
But what about my expensive garden tools, we hear you say?
Well, there’s a special garden storage shed section at the rear of the greenhouse, especially for them. It has its own door, fitted with a pad bolt, to keep everything secure.
Other key features include 12mm shiplap cladding, FSC®-certified wood, a mineral felt roof cover and a 10-year guarantee.
And you were thinking of buying a standard glass greenhouse?
Potting sheds for sale at Shedstore
The wonderful world of potting sheds doesn’t end here.
Select one that’s perfect for you, your garden and your plants from our fantastic range of potting sheds now. Store all your valuables in our selection, which range from 6’x6’ up to 10’x10’ in size.
Trust us, once you own a potting shed, you’ll always want to be inside it.
Also consider our shed accessories, which include potting benches, heaters, bases, open shelving (open shelves and shelving units) and timber treatments. Our greenhouse accessories are also worth a look.
Related articles
The following related potting shed articles are all taken from the Shedstore blog. Read any of these to enhance your knowledge of potting sheds:
Conclusion - why buy your own potting shed?
Potting sheds are versatile and have great utility value. For a relatively modest financial outlay, you can buy a valuable garden building for storage, to grow plants and potter about in.
We hope you have learned from the ten benefits above and more thoroughly understand how to buy a perfect potting shed. The three examples we have provided will give you an idea, but why not visit our potting shed page for other small potting shed ideas for your outdoor space?
Contact information
Well, we hope you enjoyed our small potting shed ideas, which will help in your research for buying a potting shed. If you do need further help, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Here are ways to contact Shedstore:
- Phone - 0333 003 0518
- E-mails – our contact page can be used to send emails
- Text chat - our app is available for real-time text chat and messaging