Landscaping around a shed...is it even possible? Yes, but you will need to think outside of the box a bit. And to do this, you need to treat the shed as a separate entity... just like your house is. Instead of ignoring your shed's existence, try to landscape in such a way that you actually accentuate your shed's beauty.

How do you do this? Start by addressing the shed itself. If the shed is old and/or has ugly colors, you might want to consider replacing it altogether. True, I realize this might not be what you had in mind when landscaping around a shed. But really, if the shed is horrendous to begin with, no amount of landscaping will make it look beautiful.

The next thing you need to do is create a pathway from your shed to other parts of your yard. This helps create the perception that the shed is a legitimate part of your landscape, (even if you know it isn't). And, assuming you use hardscapes, such a pathway could help accentuate your landscape's color contrasts... contrasts that could be designed around your shed's exterior paint.

Anyway, once you've done that, you need to proceed to the next step associated with landscaping around a shed; deciding how you're going to organize your plants. Now, some professional landscapers opt to put plants all around the shed. And, if your shed is really small, such an approach could work well. But if your shed is bigger, this method could make your landscape look a bit gaudy, especially if you use dozens of different gardening plants.

To prevent this problem you could consider landscaping with trees or bushes. In fact, when it comes to landscaping around a shed, trees and bushes are often the best gardening plants because they contain neutral colors and they have relatively low upkeep. And, depending on which one you choose, it's possible that you could get a fresh batch of fruit each season.

Finally, you might want to consider adding steps at the entryway of your shed. Why? Well, remember, the main principle behind landscaping around a shed involves viewing your shed as a vital structure. So, why not put steps at its base? If you would do this for your house, your pool or your gazebo, you should definitely do it for your shed.

In conclusion, landscaping around a shed doesn't have to be a difficult task. With a bit of creativity it's possible that this type of landscaping could result in a garden that looks even more elegant. And the reason why is simple. Instead of ignoring your shed, this type of landscaping helps bring out the structure's inner essence. So, in the end you garden retains its practicality without sacrificing its aesthetics.