Decent garden storage doesn’t just make it easy to keep your outside space tidy, it means you can find your gardening tools when you want them. I like to think that spending on good outdoor storage actually saves me money because then I don’t have to re-buy tools lost in all the shed clutter – and honestly, you don’t have to spend much if you take advantage of the July 4th deals currently on. I don’t know if this heatwave has caused some kind of craziness at Target, because there are some cracking better-than-half-price deals on all sorts of affordable outdoor storage options.
From storage boxes to sheds, backyard cabinets to potting benches, there are so many stylish solutions to organize garden tools and accessories. I’ve only included great deals that offer a 50% or higher reduction, so you can get maximum outdoor storage for your money. I’ve also looked at different types of garden storage so there’s something so suit every backyard. Think about how you can customize whatever you choose to further fit your needs, too, because there are plenty of clever DIY ways to upgrade your garden storage.
If you’d love a garden with a place for everything and everything in its place, but don’t want to bust your budget getting it, here are Target’s very best deals on garden storage.
1. Waterproof Storage Trunks
An outdoor storage trunk is the best option to store patio cushions and throws, and pool toys. Available in a range of smart finishes, it’s an unobtrusive addition to a patio and makes that ‘Oh heck, it’s starting to rain’ garden dash to save non-waterproof cushions a breeze, and the large capacity means you can store most pool toys without deflating them first.
A backyard storage box also provides a handy surface for drinks and nibbles when you’re entertaining in your outdoor space. Do go for a sturdy option as someone – you included! – will inevitably use it as a bench at some point.
150 Gallons
This weatherproof wood-look resin box has a huge capacity and a reinforced crossbar design for added strength. 51% off
125 Gallons
This waterproof PE rattan box has handles and two wheels for easy moving, and air springs for smooth opening. 50% off
96 Gallons
An appealing PE rattan outer in neutral tones, waterproof zipper liner and lockable wheels make this storage box a great buy. 59% off
2. Potting Benches With In-Built Storage
We all dream of having a potting bench in the garden so we can potter happily with our plants! Choosing a bench with built-in storage brings the best of both worlds, giving you a sturdy work surface as well as a spot to store your most-used hand tools and garden knick-knacks.
Great price
The work surface of this pinewood potting bench flips up to reveal a handy storage compartment. 53% off
Useful drawers
With locking wheels and a stainless steel worktop, this potting bench would double as a BBQ prep area. 50% off
Hidden sink
This wooden potting bench has a neat sliding worktop with a sink beneath, and a good-sized storage cabinet. 55% off
3. Vertical Mini-Sheds
If you don’t already have a vertical mini-shed, you won’t know how useful they are to store those everyday tools and garden bits and bobs. Compact and cute enough to stand right outside your back door, a microshed means your kitchen countertop won’t forever be cluttered with a pair of hand pruners and a ball of twine!
Most vertical sheds have a combination of shelves and a full-height compartment to store garden tools, and are typically raised on short legs to protect the stored goods from ground moisture. Those made of wood mean it’s a simple DIY task to add hooks or customize shelving but will need retreating periodically, while metal microsheds are maintenance-free.
Low-maintenance metal
Lockable for secure storage, this mini shed measures H63.78” x W55.71” x D22.44”, including the open area. 50% off
Stylish wood
Measuring H63” x W27” x D17”, this self-assembly mini shed is made from durable cedar wood with a natural finish. 80% off
Sleek gray tones
Made from 20mm wood on a metal frame, this vertical shed with three shelves measures H5.66’ x W1.69’ x D2.53’. 60% off
4. Benches With Built-In Storage
If you’re pushed for space, then a multi-tasking bench with built-in storage is a smart option. Great for storing throws, pool toys and other outdoor living bits and bobs, this brings plentiful storage without compromising on style. Armrests double as carrying handles, making a storage bench easy to move so you can position it by the pool through summer, then shift it to a sundowner spot for fall.
Timeless design
This self-assembly bench made of eucalyptus wood has a sloping backrest and a removable inner storage bag. 50% off
Plentiful storage
With pneumatic rods for easy opening, this 68-gallon capacity handled PE rattan bench has a cushion with a machine-washable cover. 63% off
Pretty patterns
With a charming woven PE rattan outer, this loveseat with gas-strut-assisted opening offers 40 gallons of storage. 50% off
5. Squeeze-it-in Sheds
Sheds are necessary but ugly structures that take up a lot of space in your garden, right? Wrong! There are plenty of smaller, smarter shed designs that mean you can squeeze in this essential storage without it being a garden eyesore. Of course, finally getting around to decluttering your shed will help, and you can get creative to switch up your garden shed from drab to fab.
Compact footprint
If you have a compact garden then you need a petite shed, and this H72” x W60” x D27” fully galvanized steel shed brings 67 cubic feet of storage on a small footprint. 65% off
Unobtrusive design
This H72.83” x W45.98” x D87.87” shed is designed to stand against a wall or boundary fence and its sleek, minimalist lines means it’ll sit unobtrusively in any yard. 50% off
Sliding doors
Measuring H6’ x W6’ x D4.6’ with 130 cubic feet of storage, this steel shed with a woodgrain effect has sliding doors so will fit in a spot where there’s no room for a hinged door. 68% off
6. Temporary Storage Solutions
It’s really useful to be able to temporarily increase the storage capacity of your garden when you need to, without wasting garden space on permanent fixtures you won’t need for most of the year.
Stackable crates
While these stackable, collapsible boxes aren’t waterproof, they’ll be a boon to organise your shed contents, with opening sides for easy access and folding flat when not in use. 55% off
Fold-flat shelving
Available in 2- or 3-shelf options with a waterproof teak oil finish, these wooden shelves fold flat, so are a really useful option for extra storage as and when needed. 50% off
Secret Storage
This textured polyresin side table with faux wood top brings 11.5 cubic feet of waterproof storage – perfect for a last-minute tidy-up when unexpected guests arrive. 50% off
7. Stylish Garden Cabinets
There’s been a huge trend in stylish garden cabinets this year, and no wonder – we’re happy to give them pride of place on the patio, rather than trying to squirrel our outdoor storage away, out of sight. Cabinets are as practical as they are pretty, too, as the double front-opening doors make for good access.
Tall cabinets with shallow shelving let you organise hand tools and garden clutter where you can see it at a glance; unshelved cabinets with plenty of hanging space make it easy to wheel in a lawnmower, stack foldable garden furniture, or store pool hoses and long-handled tools.
Durable resin
Made of durable polyethylene resin, this cabinet offers 66 cubic feet of storage. Shelves are sold separately. 56% off
Outdoor living vibes
Styled like a kitchen dresser, this striking cabinet is made of fir wood and has multiple storage options. 62% off
Versatile storage
Crafted from fir wood with a waterproof roof and adjustable shelves, this cabinet provides versatile storage. 50% off
