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Do you want to keep your plants safe and healthy, while also being able to store your tools in the same place? Well look no further, a plant shed is the answer to your problems!
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What is a Plant Shed?
A plant shed, also known as a potting shed, is a small building, typically in a garden, used to store seeds and grow plants, without having to worry about outdoor threats. This sounds awfully similar to a greenhouse; however, the difference is that a plant shed allows for the storage of equipment and other customization options that a greenhouse wouldn’t allow.
Uses for a Plant Shed
A plant shed has many uses, here are a few of the main ones:
Store and Grow Plants
The main and most common use for a plant shed is exactly as the name entails, using a shed to store and grow plants. A plant shed uses large windows to provide your plants with ample sunlight while keeping them protected from the outdoors. Now, you may be wondering, “Why not grow my plants outside?”, or “Shouldn’t I just buy a greenhouse?”, while these are possibilities, let me tell you why a plant shed is the better option.
First, growing plants outdoors makes your plants susceptible to many different threats. One good example of this is frost injury, where plants get damaged by low temperatures. This occurs when ice crystals form inside the plant tissue, and this can be fatal to the plant.
Second, while buying a greenhouse is a good option for growing plants indoors, they are not so great if you want to store equipment or customize them. Not to mention that they don’t have the best appearance either.
Also, if you’re into gardening, check out our article on garden sheds here!
Store Equipment
Another great use for a plant shed is for equipment/tool storage. Unlike a greenhouse, a plant shed doesn’t just keep your plants safe, it also doubles as a space for storing your belongings. Also, a plant shed typically has walls made from wood or metal, this allows you to add shelving. Good luck attaching shelves to the glass walls of a greenhouse.
If you are only looking to store equipment, check out our article on tool sheds!
A Calm Getaway
A plant shed isn’t just a place to store equipment and grow plants, it’s a great place to go if you ever want a change in scenery, or if you just want to get out of the house. You can relax and read a book or even use it as a place to get some work done, all while basking in the beauty of the garden you’re creating!
Things to Consider Before Buying a Plant Shed
You may want to be aware of these before deciding on a plant shed:
Local Rules and Regulations
Depending on where you live, there may be some limitations regarding your ability to build a shed. For instance, some states like New York require a permit if the shed is larger than 120 square feet. Also, they don’t allow sheds to be permanently affixed to the land. So, it’s a good idea to check in with your local regulations and building codes to avoid any trouble. Here are some building codes by state.
Proper Space
The average size for a plant shed is around 10×8 feet, so you want to make sure that you have enough space to accommodate the building comfortably.
The Cost of a Plant Shed
Another thing to consider before buying a plant shed is the price, our high-quality potting sheds start at $6,000 and they come standard with a workbench. Then, you also need to account for the pots, soil, seeds, and other expenses, depending on what you’d like to have in your plant shed.
Advantages of Plant Sheds
Here are some of the advantages of owning a plant shed:
Better Than Greenhouses
When compared to greenhouses, plant sheds are usually the better choice. A greenhouse is a building made mainly out of transparent materials like plastic or glass, to provide ample sunlight for growing plants. While they are great at facilitating plant growth, they are not as versatile as a plant shed that can help grow plants, store equipment, and even provide space for a relaxing getaway.
Good Environment for Plants
A plant shed is an ideal place for your plants. The large windows provide good amounts of sunlight, and the enclosed structure protects your plants from any outdoor threats like extreme weather, rodents, and parasites, just to name a few.
Customizability
Plant sheds are great if you want to add your own special touches and bring some life to your shed. With a greenhouse, customization options are cut short because of the glass or plastic walls. In a plant shed with wooden walls, you can hang pictures, install shelving, and paint the walls whatever color you’d like!
Unlike a greenhouse, a plant shed can have a custom appearance and look appealing. You can paint and design your plant shed to match the style of your house or make it a bright color, so it stands out. A plant shed can really make your property “pop”!
Increase Property Value
Did you know that a plant shed can add value to your property? Some experts estimate this increase to be up to $15,000!
Below is a table representing greenhouses vs. plant sheds:
Store Plants
Safely Store Equipment
Provide a Getaway
Customization(Shelves, etc.)
Increase Property Value
Plant Sheds
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
Greenhouses
✔
X
X
X
✔
Our Potting Sheds
Here at Sheds Unlimited, we have high-quality potting sheds built with large windows, skylights, and a workbench to provide you with the best gardening experience, without sacrificing your comfort. Check out our potting sheds here!
Conclusion
Now you know all about plant sheds and if they’re right for you! A plant shed is basically an upgraded greenhouse with more features and customization options. If you need a place to keep your plants and equipment safe, we got you covered!
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The driver Sam JR did an outstanding job in maneuvering the shed to my foundation pad. The workmanship on the shed was excellent from ordering to delivery it was seamless From Joe calciano
Joe Calciano
Yonkers, NY
November 4, 2022
Everyone is super helpful and pleasant. We customized a potting shed to make it our backyard oasis in the city. The process was painless. When we had a problem they worked very hard to make
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Everyone is super helpful and pleasant. We customized a potting shed to make it our backyard oasis in the city. The process was painless. When we had a problem they worked very hard to make it right. Our shed is just perfect and we practically live in it all summer.
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Jenkintown, PA
August 29, 2022
Great shed! Well worth the wait.
Betsy Gordon
Toms River, NJ
August 29, 2022
When Nate the driver arrived, I was greeted with courtesy and professionalism which immediately put me at ease to the insulation of the shed which was perfect. Nate was very informative of the workings of
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When Nate the driver arrived, I was greeted with courtesy and professionalism which immediately put me at ease to the insulation of the shed which was perfect. Nate was very informative of the workings of the shed. I am very pleased with the whole process.
Great experience. Super friendly, reliable, and helpful. Nate, the driver who delivered it was great & got it here and in place without any issues.
ER
NJ
August 10, 2022
From ordering the shed to delivery, the experience was great! Nate delivered the shed within the delivery timeframe. He placed the shed exactly where we wanted it and took the time to walk us around
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From ordering the shed to delivery, the experience was great! Nate delivered the shed within the delivery timeframe. He placed the shed exactly where we wanted it and took the time to walk us around the shed, show us a few things and ask if we had any questions. Would definitely order from Sheds Unlimited again!
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Art Kieffer
Manalapan, NJ
June 27, 2022
I couldn’t be happier with my experience with ShedsUnlimited. Everyone from our salesman, Andrew, to the construction manager, Gideon, down to the three carpenters who constructed our shed on site, Leroy, Chris and Junior Blake,
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I couldn’t be happier with my experience with ShedsUnlimited. Everyone from our salesman, Andrew, to the construction manager, Gideon, down to the three carpenters who constructed our shed on site, Leroy, Chris and Junior Blake, did an excellent job of creating the shed just the way we wanted it. I am appreciative of their patience while I was making choices, and their respect for my time and property. My shed was scheduled to be built in the time frame that was promised. The crew arrived from out of state on time and worked efficiently in a synchronized manner to build the shed on our pad. The men were very respectful for the surrounding property as well. What a pleasure to receive what was promised without any glitches.