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Autumn is officially here, so it's time to start packing your outdoor furniture and barbecue away. If you don't have space for a shed, there are plenty of garden storage options to keep everything safe and protected from the elements during those inevitable rainy days.
Regardless of your garden size, we've picked out our favourite practical storage solutions to help your favourite items last for years to come.
Storage that doubles up as extra seating is a great way to maximise space in your garden, says Gabrielle Anderson, outdoor furniture buyer at John Lewis. “Opting for storage solutions that are functional but also stylish means you won’t mind it being on show all year round,” she says.
Look for water-resistant storage that will keep your garden tidy and your cushions dry, says Gabrielle. Consider the size of the items you need to store and check they’ll fit inside your chosen storage. Larger gardens with lots of gardening equipment will require bigger storage solutions like a garden shed, storage unit or outdoor cabinet. Smaller spaces, on the other hand, could benefit from a mini tool shed or storage box.
From bike sheds to secure locking boxes, here is our edit of the best garden storage.
If you don't have space (or the need) for a large garden shed, this smaller option is a great choice for storing tools and other bits and bobs. You can also use it to keep your wheelie bins tucked away – and it has two locks to ensure your items stay secured.
Lightweight and easy to stash out of the way in your shed, this waterproof bag will keep your garden chair cushions and blankets safe from the elements.
Keep tools, gloves and your other gardening necessities in this lovely unit. There's a matching potting bench too, if you want to double up.
Nowhere to keep your garden furniture safely during the colder months? At just under three metres in length, this large garden furniture cover will keep a full seating setup protected from water and other weather damage until it's time to use it again.
If you just want somewhere to put your bikes or your lawnmower, a storage unit might be more appropriate than a full shed. This 6ft x 4ft option from Argos should fit about three bikes in total, is very sturdy and makes for great value for money.
There's storage for your recycling too — protect your boxes from getting too battered by keeping them in this shelving unit. This could also be used to store tools and other garden necessities.
This willow screen will conceal unsightly wheelie bins from view. Hinged side panels allow you to easily access your bins when it's time for the rubbish to be collected, too.
This wooden storage bench cleverly conceals a storage box, so you can keep your outdoor cushions and games safe from rain damage when you're not using them. It has a a chic white seat pad that slots neatly in the cupboard below when you aren't using it.
Using a hosepipe hanger will make your garden look much neater, while helping to keep your hose safe and less likely to get trodden on, to ensure it doesn't get damaged.
Don't leave muddy wellies by your front door! Keep them safe and neatly out of the way with this stylish boot store by Garden Trading.
Nobody likes coming home after a long day and being immediately greeted by a battered-looking wheelie bin on the driveway. Cover them up with a storage unit instead; it'll give your home far more kerb appeal.
Pair this upright bike nook with a plastic cover for easy space-saving bicycle storage.
A couple of these stools will pair nicely with your rattan garden furniture, creating a Bohemian-inspired feel in your outdoor space. Lift the lid to reveal ample storage space, ideal for keeping your outdoor games and knick-knacks in one place. The cushioned lid makes for a comfortable seat or foot rest, too.
If you’re planning on growing your own produce then a raised garden planter is great for protecting your plants from pests like snails and slugs. Crafted from pine, Garden Trading’s elevated design makes it easy to tend to your plants while standing up. There’s also a handy shelf underneath where you can store plant pots and garden accessories.
Keep kindling and logs safely away from the rain in this wooden store. It can fit plenty of timber ready for the colder season, while the narrow size means it's a good choice for big and small gardens alike.
Here's a log store without a dedicated kindling section, but plenty of space for all your wood for the winter.
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