The Best Storage Sheds For Gardens And Backyards

A storage shed is essential for a backyard or garden. It offers greater convenience than using a garage, mainly because of its strategic placement. With a storage shed, you can keep all your gardening tools and belongings in one designated area, allowing for efficient organization.

If you’re interested in building your own shed, we previously discussed shed plans that can guide you through the process.

Building a storage shed is easier than it looks. This tutorial from ana-white describes the entire process and explains how you can build a small cedar shed and later customize it to your liking.

You can also use a storage shed for smoking meat. To do this, you’ll need to make some changes to the shed. The transformation is described on ana-white.

Here are our 11 best storage sheds for gardens available on the market. Building the shed as a DIY project is not difficult, but buying one is easier. There are some cool options to choose from below.

The Rubbermaid storage shed is perfect for small spaces. It’s compact and ideal for storing gardening tools. It has a sturdy construction with an impact-resistant floor. Additionally, it’s resistant to rot and rust, making it easy to assemble.

The dimensions are 36 x 55 x 28 inches on the outside and 29 x 47 x 21 inches on the inside, with a total storage capacity of 18 cubic feet. It also has an easy assembly feature and a 1-shelf capacity (shelf sold separately).

The Suncast 6′ x 3′ cascade storage shed is ideal for tall items and long-handled gardening tools like rakes, shovels, and ladders. It’s durable, with multi-wall panels and a reinforced floor for heavy items. The shed has windows for natural light and visibility.

The doors are lockable for security.

This is the Keter Factor backyard storage shed, with a storage capacity of 131 cubic feet. It features a simple design with a wood-like texture, made from durable yet lightweight polypropylene resin plastic with steel reinforcement. Its external dimensions measure 51.2 in. W x 75.6 in. D x 78 in.

H, while the internal dimensions are 43.7 in. W x 69.7 in. D x 74.8 in.

H. The shed includes tiny windows on the sides and a pitched roof.

We love this storage shed for its colors and simple design. It has a storage capacity of 130 cubic feet, similar to the featured shed, and is made of resin with a steel reinforced roof. You can drill holes in the walls to mount shelves or storage racks.

The shed’s overall dimensions are 90.2 in. W x 88 in. D x 95.2 in. H.

Here’s another storage shed similar in style and size to the ones mentioned above. It measures 51.2 in. W x 75.6 in.

D x 78 in. H on the outside and 43.7 in. W x 69.7 in. D x 74.8 in.

H on the inside, with a storage capacity of 131.8 cubic feet. Made from polypropylene resin plastic with steel reinforcement, it’s durable and has a sturdy construction. The ceiling provides ample height for adult movement.

This is the vertical Rubbermaid storage shed, perfect for garden tools, ladders, and tall items. It has a small footprint, making it suitable for yards of all sizes. It is also resistant to rot and rust. The shed has a strong and sturdy construction, and it can be easily assembled with basic household tools.

Customize it with shelves, storage racks, pegboards, and other accessories using wall anchors.

Horizontal storage sheds like this one are versatile and can be used for bikes, trash cans, tools, and supplies. It’s strong, durable, and sturdy, with an easy-to-lift lid and multi-wall resin panels. The shed is also weatherproof and resistant to water and UV.

Additionally, the doors can be locked for added security.

The Suncast vertical storage shed measures 5 feet 9-1/2 inch W x 2 feet 4-3/4 inch D x 7 feet 6-1/4 inch H and shares characteristics with other sheds mentioned: multi-wall panels, sturdy floor, small windows, and lockable doors. It has a simple and attractive design with a small pitched roof that gives it a rustic allure while maintaining a modern feel.

This storage shed has no windows, which is unnecessary due to its design and proportions. It measures 51 in. L x 29 in. W x 43.5 in.

H, with an interior of 47.6 in. W x 25.2 in. D x 39.4 in. H. Compared to other models, it has a small storage capacity of 27.4 cubic feet.

Additionally, it is space-saving, versatile, lightweight, and resistant to mold and rust, thanks to its polypropylene resin plastic construction.

If you prefer a metal shed, consider this one. It’s made from durable electro-galvanized steel treated with zinc to resist corrosion and rust. It has a storage capacity of 93 cubic feet and 67” high walls for head room. There’s also a sloped roof to prevent water pooling.

The wide doors make it easy to store large items and equipment and can be locked for security.

This Keter Elite storage shed is versatile, with a storage capacity of 50 cubic feet. It is made from durable polypropylene resin with a textured wood-like finish, and has reinforced, weather-proof walls. It is perfect for storing items such as trash cans, gardening tools, pool accessories, and more.

The dimensions of the shed are 55.5 in. L x 32.3 in. W x 48.6 in.

H on the outside, and 51.4 in. L x 26.0 in. W x 46 in.

H on the inside.