April Bins & Garden Wins!
By: Pari Pariwala of Sterilite Corporation
Spring often means gathering tools, soil, pots, and assorted supplies, but without a good gardening storage system, those items can quickly become cluttered. To make digging into planting easier, reliable storage options keep everything organized, protected, and ready to use. Enter the 76‑quart Stacker Box. This durable storage solution offers a practical way to store gardening tools, soil bags, pots, and shovels all in one place.
Why the 76 qt. Stacker Box Works Well for Gardening Storage
The 76 qt. Stacker Box is a great option for gardeners who want a simple, no-fuss way to store and organize their gardening tools and supplies. Its roomy interior accommodates everything from hand tools, gloves, seed packets, and plant labels to heavier items like soil bags, pots, and shovels. The deep, indexed lid makes stacking multiple boxes secure and stable—a real space‑saver when you’re storing off‑season items in a garage, attic, or basement. Built-in latches on both sides help keep air, moisture, dust, and pests out, so your gear stays clean and protected year‑round.
When Bulk Storage Is Better: 120 qt. Wheeled Gasket Box
If you’re dealing with larger, heavier gardening items like planters, bags of soil or fertilizer, watering cans, kneeling pads, or bulky pots, the 120 qt. Wheeled Gasket Box can make life much easier. Its generous interior capacity handles bulky supplies with ease and the built‑in wheels mean you can roll it wherever you need—from garage storage or attic storage straight out to the garden. Because it’s transparent, you can easily see what’s stored inside without even lifting the lid, saving time when you’re trying to get started on a project.
Best Places to Store Your Gardening Gear Long‑Term
Both the 76 qt. Stacker Box and 120 qt. Wheeled Gasket Box work well for long‑term storage spaces such as a garage, attic, basement, or even a shed. When deciding where to store them, choose dry, well-ventilated locations protected from temperature extremes and moisture—conditions that can harm gardening supplies over time. Before storing, it’s smart to shake off or brush away excess dirt from tools and ensure any bags of soil or fertilizer are sealed properly. Grouping seasonal items into dedicated, labeled storage boxes also helps declutter garden areas and keeps everything organized until the next planting season.
Other Smart Ways to Organize Gardening Tools and Supplies
To round out your storage strategy, consider these additional organization options:
- Use a pegboard, wall hooks, or racks in your garage, shed, or utility closet. These are great for hanging shovels, rakes, hoses and long-handled tools upright, freeing floor space.
- Keep small items like seed packets, plant labels, gloves, and hand tools in clearly labeled bins or containers. This helps avoid clutter and makes it easier to find what you need.
- If you work in the garden often, consider setting up a simple potting bench or workstation to keep frequently used tools within reach while working, then return them to their storage boxes when you’re done.
These approaches keep you from having to rely solely on large storage boxes, and allow you to mix and match storage methods to suit different kinds of tools and supplies, making gardening more efficient and enjoyable.
