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If your shed has become a dumping ground and you've run out of space to store your gardening equipment, then it's time to take action. Follow our guide to clearing, cleaning and repairing your shed and making it secure.Tool rackWooden shelving units
.AdamLightweight equipment can also be suspended out of the way. Storage boxes - plastic or wooden - can be stacked to make the most of the space.More on garden shedsGarden shed blogs, from Gardeners' WorldGardening tools blog by James Alexander-SinclairMore garden DIY
Describes plants, principally trees and shrubs, that shed their leaves seasonally.
Prune suckers away from the base of ornamental treesCollect hoses, sprinklers and other watering equipment to store in the shed over winterProtect glazed pots from frost damage by wrapping up or bringing into a shedOrder bare-root roses for planting
Treat timber fences, trellis and posts with preservativeInstall water butts to all downpipes on your house, shed or greenhouse, to collect rainwaterApply moss killer to lawnsFork compost into any unused border area, ready for summer beddingCut away
in an envelope in the shed or sprinkle over prepared soilInvest in an extra compost bin, so that as much green waste from your kitchen and garden can be recycledCheck your RCD works for all outdoor power tools such as mowers and hedge cutters
Collect leaves as they fall and store in a wire bin or plastic bag to make leaf-mould Leave out sunflower seed heads for the birds to feed onCollect sprinklers, drip-feed systems and other watering kit to store in the shed over winterSprinkle grass
Plant crocuses, fritillaries and dwarf narcissus in lawns Plant up patio pots for autumn interestLift gladioli, clean the corms and store them in a shed or garagePrune rambling and climbing roses, and shorten long shoots on standard roses
delicate glazed or ceramic pots and move them into a shed for winterRemove suckers growing around the base of treesPrepare areas to plant new rosesBuy primroses and primulas for seasonal colourLift and divide congested clumps of perennialsMove shrubs
cataloguesMow lawns during dry weather with blades set highBring garden hoses and sprinklers under cover for winter to avoid damage in freezing weatherCollect canes and plant supports, and store them in the shedSow a green manure crop over bare areas
