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garden shed
to your
well as utility. But it is important to remember that what may
look great in the book, may not fit into your landscape.
So, before you take the plunge and make that kind of cash
investment, be sure you know what it is you need.
First, consider these two things: How much space do you need,
and how much space do you have? In ratio, many times the
larger lawn requires more tools, while a smaller space requires
less equipment.
If you have a large lawn, flower gardens and vegetable gardens,
then your list of equipment could include a riding mower, a push
mower, a garden tiller, trimmers, hedge clippers, rakes, hoes
and various other garden gadgets. These items can take up a lot
of space, so a shed with a wide, drive-in door might be a good
solution to your storage problems. On the other hand, if you
need a large shed, how much lawn are you going to lose, and are
you willing to make the sacrifice?
Most gardeners will tell you they have a favorite spot in
their lawn that grows perfect plants year after year. They will
oftentimes also be able to identify a place that is less than perfect
due to poor drainage, lack of sun or too much exposure to the
elements. If such a place exists in your yard, then that could be
your best starting point for deciding if you have room for a shed.
Once you have figured out how much space you need and how
much space you have, the next question then could be, what is
your vision for this space?
For some, it is simply a place to put stuff, and there’s nothing
wrong with that. Prefabricated sheds could be a great answer for
that gardener. Today, sheds come in a variety of shapes, styles
and sizes, so choosing one that “fits” with your home and your
landscape should be easily done.
When looking at a prefabricated building, be sure to consider
how it is going to get onto your property. Do you have clear
access to your backyard from a street or alley? Do you have a
fence around your yard, and if so, is there a drive-thru gate? If
the yard is fenced with a gate, then — unless you plan to take
the fence down to get the shed in — the shed you buy may need
to be dictated by the size of opening it can pass through.
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