Backyards are there to enjoy,
especially in the warmer months. Equipment, tools, and other miscellaneous
necessities can totally throw off the feng shui of your beautiful outdoor
space. Inevitably, you need lawnmowers, firewood, toys, cushions, and more to
maintain and enjoy your backyard. The issue is how to organize these items in a
way that doesn’t detract from the aesthetic.
With a little bit of creativity, you
can maximize underused space in your backyard to maintain the flow. These tips
will help you improve organization and functionality while keeping your yard
looking tidy.
1. Portable Garage/Shed
A portable garage or
shed is the perfect solution to store all the items you need to maintain great organization
in your backyard, without investing in a permanent structure. It’s a great
option if you’re renting a home, or if you’re living somewhere that you aren’t
planning on staying long term. On top of that, a portable garage is perfect for
storing things you need quick access to in the summer, but that you store away
for the winter. If you have ATV's or lawnmowers that you put in storage during
the colder months, a portable garage can keep them protected during the summer
months.
2. Hide your garbage
Typically, families store trash,
recycling, and yard scrap bins in the backyard. They are not very attractive to
look at and will stand out against beautiful landscaping. A wooden storage box
is a perfect solution as the natural materials will flow with the rest of your
backyard. If you’re installing one, look for one with a lid that hinges, so you
don’t need to pull out the bins every time you want to deposit something in.
There are also other ways to hide yourgarbage, like behind shrubs, or a privacy screen.
3. In-furniture storage
Outdoor furniture offers the perfect opportunity
for additional storage. You can use hollow benches to store extra patio
cushions, pool toys, umbrellas, barbecue tools, and more. You can get storage
cubes that double as seating, where you can also store items to keep them
hidden from sight. It’s even possible to add additional storage in your patio
table or outdoor coffee table. You can be creative with this and choose furniture
pieces that match the décor of your backyard.
4. Under your deck
If you’ve got decking in your yard,
it’s the perfect space to store larger items such as kayaks, paddleboards,
rakes, etc. If you don’t have a tool shed, these items can look messy just
laying around, or propped up against your fence or wall. A deck will keep them
out of the way and help to protect them from the elements.
5. Build hanging storage on your fence
Sharp garden tools thrown messily into
a box or pile will do you no favors. Create hanging storage space by installing
hooks or a rack onto your fence or storage solution. You can use a basic piece
of wood with nails or hooks in them or jazz it up by using something unique.
Use this area to hang up yard equipment like rakes, hoes, shovels, hose
attachments, spades, and keep them organized. You’ll have easy access to them
when you need them and don’t need to worry about digging around your shed or
basement for them.