Clever Garden Tool Storage Ideas

SPRING CLEANING CHECKLIST FOR GARAGE ORGANIZATION

Read through this three-step spring cleaning checklist to help make organizing your garden tool storage much more impactful.

1. DECLUTTER OLD ITEMS

Before you organize your garage (or, while you organize), take the time to declutter and get rid of any items that may not be useful anymore. You can try giving your old tools to a local tool library or a scrap yard if they’re beyond repair.

2. CLEAN DIRTY TOOLS

Once you’ve gotten rid of anything you don’t need, take a look at the condition of the items you want to keep. If your garden tools are dirty, try cleaning them with towels or wet wipes. For grime-soaked tools, you can soak them in warm water and dish soap before brushing off the grime. Be sure to dry your tools properly and store them in a dry and ventilated space to help avoid any moisture.

3. TAKE STOCK OF YOUR STORAGE

After your garden tools and supplies are cleaned and accounted for, take stock of your storage. Make sure what you have works for your current storage needs and upgrade as necessary. Keep reading to learn more about different garden tool storage ideas to get your garage ready for gardening season.

GET ITEMS OFF THE GROUND AND ONTO THE WALL

If you’re looking for a way to get items off the ground, wall-mounted storage can be a great option. This may include slat wall panels, track systems, hooks, baskets and bins. Ideal for long-handled tools like shovels and garden hoes, wall-mounted storage can help maximize wall storage and keep garden tools close at hand. 

Gladiator brand GearWall® Panels, also known as slat wall panels, can be added to walls, with the option to hang items directly to the wall or to use accessories to hang items. GearTrack® Channels are slightly shorter than GearWall® Panels, offering select-area coverage for precise organization.

After choosing between GearTrack® Channels or GearWall® Panels, try storing long-handled tools vertically using hooks. Gladiator brand also offers storage kits, like this GearTrack® Pack that offers eight different hooks and eight feet of GearTrack® Channel to hold a variety of tools and equipment.

Beyond long-handled tools, wall organization can be great for smaller, hand-held equipment. Store trowels, garden forks and pruning shears on hooks, or use other accessories like baskets, a Gardening GearTrack® Pack, or even the Gladiator® Magnet Bar.

STORE SEASONAL AND RARELY USED ITEMS UP ABOVE

Ceiling storage is another option to get items off the ground. Try storing rarely used or seasonal items up high, as it won’t be as easily accessible as other storage options. In the winter, you can store items like garden pots and watering cans in overhead storage to help make space down below for seasonal essentials. Explore Gladiator® Overhead Storage Racks for a variety of sizes and weight capacities.

KEEP EVERYDAY ITEMS CLOSE BY WITH CABINETS AND RACKS

Once your smaller items have a space, start focusing on power tools and other large equipment. Freestanding shelving and cabinets can be a great option for these items, with varying sizes and weight capacities to accommodate a wide range of storage for garden tools. Keep soil bags, pots and gloves at ground level by storing these items in cabinets. 

You can also use your cabinet as an additional workspace. Modular cabinets, like this Ready-to-Assemble Full-Door Modular GearBox from Gladiator brand, offers storage for a variety of hand tools, pots and garden supplies. Add a hardwood top to turn your cabinet into a tabletop workstation, perfect for repotting plants.

Storage racks can be another helpful solution for storing oversized items. Gladiator brand offers Heavy Duty Rack Shelving with up to 2,000 lbs. of storage capacity per shelf and EZ Connect Rack Shelving with up to 1,000 lbs. of storage capacity per shelf. Placing items like soil, watering cans and pots on storage racks can help keep your gardening supplies easily accessible when you need them.

USE STORAGE BINS TO KEEP EVERYTHING IN ONE PLACE

If you’re looking for a catch-all storage for garden tools, storage bins can be a helpful way to keep everything in one place. Try using clear bins so you can quickly see what’s inside and spend less time digging through, or bins with a flat top so you can easily stack each one on top of the other. You can also label your bins so you know exactly what’s inside.

DIY GARDEN TOOL STORAGE IDEAS

If you’re looking to get more creative in how you store your tools, here are a few DIY garden tool storage ideas.

• Repurpose buckets you already own: You may have a few buckets lying around your garage. Put your buckets to work by using them to store garden hoses or hand tools. 
• Save old pallets for garden tool storage: Stand your old pallets on their side and use them to organize your long-handled tools like rakes, shovels or garden hoes. Slot the tools in the middle of the pallet, between both ends. Be sure to sand down any rough patches before you use a pallet for storage.
• Use old ladders for extra storage: Ladders can be an excellent way to store small pots for flowers and herbs. Try painting or decorating your ladder to really make it your own.

ORGANIZE YOUR GARDEN TOOL STORAGE WITH GLADIATOR

Reorganize your garden tool storage so you can hit the ground running when spring hits. Whether you’re maximizing wall storage, utilizing cabinets and shelving or storing extra items in overhead storage, Gladiator brand has the storage you need to keep your tools safe, secure and ready for when you need them.