Spring Gardening Shed Cleaning and Organization Tips

While those with sheds on their property utilize them for a number of distinct purposes, gardening and the storage of various gardening equipment is one of the most popular. And for those who engage in significant gardening and landscaping, the onset of the spring season means it’s time to prepare the shed and its contents for the active part of the year.

At A-Shed USA, we offer a wide variety of shed types that are ideal for gardening and related storage needs, from barn sheds (perfect for taller item storage) to ranch sheds and several other top options. In today’s blog, we’ll go over a few basic tips our expert staff can offer on spring cleaning and organization for your gardening shed to make the upcoming warm season one to remember.

Organization Themes

First and foremost, this is a great time of the year to ensure everything in the shed is properly organized and stored. Things may have gone a little haywire over the winter, but you now have an opportunity to hit the rest button.

Separate shed contents into sensible categories, including any items you want to either dispose of or donate if they’re no longer useful. For those you keep, including tools and equipment pieces, store them in intelligent, organic ways that allow for easy access when they’re needed. If it makes sense, you can consider labels for various areas if several people utilize the shed.

Tools and Equipment

Speaking of tools and equipment, early spring is the best time of year to give them a quick once-over and ensure they’re still in good form. Check for any rust or corrosion issues that may have taken place over the winter – limited rusting can usually be cleared off without much issue. Check that mechanical tools are operating properly and safely as well.

Pest Prevention

If you notice any cracks, gaps or other openings in your shed’s walls or entryways, particularly lower to the ground where smaller insects might be able to get in, take the time to fill these gaps with caulk or another quality material. The last thing you want is to enter the shed to grab the lawn-mower one day and find a massive pest infestation, which will present both health and damage risks and cost you significant sums to remedy. If you keep pests from ever entering the area, however, this won’t be a concern.

Old Fuel

Ideally, gardeners and landscapers should be flushing old fuel out of lawn mowers, snowblowers or any other gas-powered items during fall or winter when those items cease to be used. If you were unable to do this previously, however, spring is acceptable as well – old fuel can damage engines and limit the lifespan of these machines, so we highly recommend flushing it out and replacing it with new fuel.

For more on cleaning and organizing a gardening shed during springtime, or to learn about any of our custom sheds, garages or other products, speak to the staff at A-Shed USA today.

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