Choosing A Garden Shed

When spring arrives, many people start to think about their garden and what they plan to plant in the coming year. Obviously you're going to need tools and some equipment, even for the most basic of gardens, in which case you also need a place to store them. The most ideal solution is of course a garden shed. Choosing a garden shed A shed needn't be an elaborate structure unless you have the space to accommodate it. If you do then you can choose from hundreds of different styles of garden shed, in fact your shed can be an attractive feature in your garden blending in very well with the rest of the surroundings. Even in a small town house garden, you should still be able to find a space to position a small wooden garden shed just large enough to store a few small tools, pots and some compost. Again, there are many variations and styles available. One thing that you shouldn't overlook is the size of your shed in relation to the size of the space you have available. Measure everything up beforehand. A garden shed can look a lot smaller in the showroom than it does when it arrives in your backyard. There would be nothing worse than finding out too late that the garden shed you chose is not suitable for your garden. Where to position a garden shed When deciding where to position your shed you need to make sure there is enough distance from hedges, fences, flower beds, washing lines etc. to allow easy access all the way round. This makes it easier not only to erect the shed but also to carry out any maintenance work on it. You also have to consider the position of the sun when choosing where to place your garden shed as you don't want to cast shade on your prize plants that need full sun to thrive. Do you need access to water? If you don't have an outside water tap then you might want to position your shed nearer the house. Generally, garden sheds are classed as portable buildings so you don't need any planning permission, however, if your garden shed is particularly large or you live in a conservation area then you might want to check with your local planning department to make sure you comply with current legislation. For example, it could be that you need to place it a certain distance from the house. Erecting a garden shed When erecting your garden shed you need to make sure amongst other things that you have a flat base on which to base it and that there are no wires or cables underneath. If you enjoy a bit of DIY then you could quite easily erect your garden shed yourself. However, if you don't have the expertise or the inclination then some garden shed companies will arrange for your shed to be erected for you. Shop around.