Why a potting shed with storage?
A combi potting shed saves you buying two buildings. One side is glazed for potting and sowing. The other is a solid, lockable store for the mower and tools. That mix suits a garden with room for one shed, not two. This range covers 35 combi potting sheds. Just want the bench? See small and large potting sheds. Compare roofs on apex and pent models. Browse all potting sheds.
The combi works best when you split it right. Put the potting bay on the sunny side and the store in the shade. Plants get the light, and the mower does not need it. We always check which way the garden faces before we set one down.
How a combi is laid out
A dividing wall splits the shed in two. The glazed bay holds the bench and staging. The solid bay locks up tools, compost and the mower. Each side has its own door.
Matt's pick
For a do-it-all garden building, the 4ft Wide Apex Combi at £743 is our pick. The glazed half lights the bench well. The store half keeps kit dry and locked. It replaces a shed and a mini greenhouse.
Combi potting shed questions
What is a combi potting shed?
It is one building split into two bays. One is glazed for potting, one is a solid store. A dividing wall separates them.
Can you lock the storage side?
Yes, the store bay has its own lockable door. Tools and the mower stay secure. The potting bay stays separate.
Which way should a combi face?
Put the glazed potting bay to the sun. The store bay can sit in shade. Plants then get the light they need.
Does a combi need a base?
Yes, a firm, level base across the whole footprint. Paving or a slab works well. Match the base to the floor size.
Is a combi cheaper than two buildings?
Usually yes, and it saves garden space. You get a bench and a store in one. One base serves both bays.