Secure tool storage is vital for any person that has gardening tools that they wish to store away over the cold winter months. If you have green fingers and love gardening during spring and summer, then you’ll have plenty of gardening tools and equipment that you put away when not in use. When you are active in your gardening, you need somewhere secure, but also easily accessible to gain access most days throughout the warm months of the year. During winter though, it is unlikely that you will perform many gardening duties, and it is time to securely store away all of your gardening items for a few months. When it comes time to get them all back out again in springtime, you want to know that they are in good working condition, but also that they have remained safe from potential theft.
How to store your gardening tools over winter
When the time comes to put down the trowel and place the lawnmower away for a few months, there are a few things that you should do to ensure that you are optimising the condition of the tools the next time that you use them.
Thoroughly clean the tools
No matter what type of tool or gardening equipment you use, it is beneficial to its long-term condition that you regularly clean between use. When it comes time to place away the items into storage for a few months, you must first thoroughly clean and disinfect the tools. Use alcohol or disinfectant to wipe away and fully remove any harmful fungi, dirt, or debris.
Store in a galvanised metal shed
Your gardening tools and equipment should always be stored in a cool, dry, and ventilated area. A galvanised metal shed is the perfect storage solution for any gardening tools, as they are built to last and to offer protection from corrosion and rust, protecting against the weather and the damage that can cause to a shed and items stored within it. When placing items, never store on the floor, as moisture can cause long-term damage. Other garden storage solutions that are good for gardening tools include storage boxes and benches.
Use racks and storage solutions
Within a large metal shed, or wherever you decide to store away your gardening tools, use shelves, racks, and hooks to maintain clear organisation. A good, galvanised shed with a pre-integrated organisational system provides the perfect storage solution. This helps to keep everything in its place, prevents accidental slips and trips, and makes it easier to find what you are looking for when you re-open the galvanised shed in the spring.
Remove any batteries
If you have electric tools that require the use of batteries, always ensure that you remove the batteries before you store the tools away for winter. You can keep the batteries to use next year, but they should be stored separately, in a cool, dry place.
Be careful with wooden tools
Any gardening tools and items that you own that are made of wood should be treated with extra care. Never leave items with wooden handles resting on the floor, as this can cause them to rot due to excess moisture over time.
Choosing a galvanised shed for your back garden will help you when it comes time to clean and maintain it over a long period of time. By going through a galvanisation process, the materials that are used to manufacture the shed help to protect it from corrosion and rust. Add to that a powder coating that helps to give it its clean and sleek finish, you have a secure metal shed that will stand the test of time, and is incredibly easy to wipe down and clean, and to maintain for many years to come. Make sure that you choose a supplier that can provide you with a large metal shed that fits the bill for what you are looking for and gives you somewhere secure to store away your gardening tools over the winter months.
