Imagine what it would be like to have your very own potting shed. It would be like a dream come true a place to keep your backyard tools, garden supplies, potting soil, flower pots, the new lawn mower and much more. Buying one isn't quite the same as building it yourself. It is not that hard to build a backyard shed for your garden supplies. You can put a lot of energy and creativity into the design and building of your potting shed. But first here are some critical things for you to consider.

So how do you build a backyard shed your personal garden potting shed and what sort of shed plans will you need.

First you need to know how big of a shed you will need and will you need windows for air or maybe a skylight light to see by and space to move around in. If you really want to get a good idea about how much space you will need. Lay out all your tools and supplies, everything, including that new lawn mower. Imagine you want to put all that in one garden shed and before you know it you will be adding to that pile of garden supplies and you still need space to operate.

Where are you going to build a backyard shed for your garden supplies? You have an idea about the size now what about the style so make it a backyard attraction. So spend a little time to look around for the right plans and design. Where can you get the best plans? First place may be the hardware store, the library or online. You will do well to use the internet.

Once you have a plan and acquired all the lumber tools hammers nails drills saws and concrete you're ready to start.

You will begin building your garden shed side walls first. Be sure that anything that comes in contact with the ground in treated. You will need sheets of treated plywood and roofing paper if you plan to have a shingled roof.

When you attach the sidewalls is when you will use the concrete to set the pole into the ground. Depending on the size of your garden shed. Due to the size of your garden shed to assess what you will need for the smaller boards for your rafters.

This is just to help give you a good idea of what will be required to build a backyard shed for your garden supplies. Most important is to follow your plans and directions to the letter. Don't skip over anything and everything must be done according to manufactures directions.