Turn A Forgotten Crate Into Rustic Garden Storage In Minutes

The garden can be a magical space. It's an area where you can take in the fresh air and realize your dreams of a one-of-a-kind landscape or personal paradise. However, finding adequate storage for your garden items can be a challenge; whether you have a shed, a greenhouse, or nothing at all. Fortunately, there's no need to expend substantial funds in your quest for more garden storage — you can gain some functional, rustic garden storage in minutes with any old, forgotten crate.

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The idea for this DIY comes from a TikTok which shows the creator converting the crate into a hanging storage container that's perfect for gardening supplies. This delightful DIY is an affordable outdoor storage alternative that adds a ton of style to any size garden. Thankfully, the project comes together quickly with just a few supplies. The fact that it's designed to hang from a wall makes it a perfect storage solution for individuals who don't have space for a shed or who are looking for a space-saving option for garden inventory management, thanks in part to the dowel that is dangling out of the side. It's a great solution for storing small pots, twine, and any other small gardening odds and ends that might not have a home.

If you want to DIY a garden storage space without a shed, you'll need a few supplies. Gather a wooden crate of any size (be sure that the wood is not rotting or otherwise damaged or it might not stand the test of time) as well as a dowel that is just a bit longer than the length of the crate. You'll also need some durable twine or hanging wire and two eye screws. As far as tools go, you only need an electric drill with a drill bit that is the same circumference as the dowel you're using.

Now that you have your tools, use the drill to make a hole through either short side of the crate, then thread your dowel through the hole you've created. If you want to, slip the dowel through a roll of twine before pushing it through the second hole for easy access. Next, twist your eye screws into the top of the crate, then tie twine or hanging wire through each eye screw. Finally, use hanging hardware like a screw or a picture hanger on the wall to suspend your garden storage crate from whatever space you want. For a final tip, choose a hanger with sufficient weight capacity if you're planning to load up your storage crate with heavier items.

If you want to personalize this storage solution for your own style, there are a number of ways to do so. First, you can paint the crate to give it a bright color or stain it for a more subdued aesthetic (this might also help it wear better over time) — the same goes for your dowel. As far as its design and function go, you can install screw-in hooks on the back wall of the crate. This will allow you to better use the crate for storage of tools like hand clippers, hand trowels, or garden gloves.

Once you're happy with how your crate looks, simply use it to keep all your garden essentials organized. Put it to work managing seed organization by pairing it with small, labeled glass jars for different seed varieties. You can also create an outdoor, wall-mounted herb garden by choosing small, potted herbs and lining them up. This is a great solution for apartment dwellers or those who are short on yard space. It can also make for a fun spin on the concept of a window box — just fill it with your favorite compact, potted blooms for a splash of color on the exterior of your home.