Garden sheds play a quiet but important role in UK gardens — providing storage, workspace, and the backbone for many practical garden systems. When chosen and placed well, a shed becomes more than just somewhere to keep tools; it becomes part of how the garden actually works.
This Garden Sheds hub brings together our core guides on shed planning, bases, materials, placement, and long-term performance in UK conditions. It’s designed to help you understand what matters before you build, buy, or upgrade — and to point you toward more detailed guides where you need them.
🌱 Garden Shed Guides & Planning
- The HomeGrower Guide to Garden Sheds
The main reference guide covering shed use, planning considerations, materials, bases, placement, and long-term performance in UK gardens. - Do You Need Planning Permission for a Shed?
A clear explanation of UK planning rules, permitted development limits, and common situations where permission is required. - How to Prepare a Shed Base
Practical guidance on choosing and building a stable shed base, including concrete, slabs, and other common options. - Best Type of Garden Shed?
A material-led comparison to help you decide whether wood, metal, or plastic suits your garden and storage needs.
💧 Buying Guides & Product Comparisons
- Best Plastic Sheds UK
Low-maintenance, rot-resistant shed options suited to damp or low-light garden spaces. - Best Wooden Sheds UK
Timber shed designs focusing on construction quality, treatment, and long-term durability in UK conditions. - Best Metal Sheds UK
Weather-resistant metal sheds with an emphasis on security, condensation control, and ease of assembly.