Choosing a small potting shed
A small potting shed packs a working potting bench into a tiny footprint. You get a dry bench, a shelf for pots and a light front for seedlings. That is all most gardeners need for sowing and potting on. This range covers 36 small potting sheds, mostly four to six feet wide. Want more bench space? See large potting sheds. Prefer timber? Our wooden potting sheds are made by Swallow. Compare roofs on apex and pent models, or browse all potting sheds.
With a small potting shed, put the bench under the glazed side. That is where the light falls, and seedlings need it. We set ours so the staging faces the window every time. A shady bench wastes the one thing a potting shed is for.
What fits in a small potting shed?
A four or six-foot potting shed holds a bench and a shelf of pots. There is room to stand and work at the staging. Compost, trays and hand tools store underneath. It suits a patio grower or an allotment plot.
Matt's pick
For a first potting shed, the 4ft Wide Apex at £478 is our pick. The apex roof gives headroom to stand and pot. The glazed front lights the bench for sowing. It fits where a greenhouse will not.
Small potting shed questions
What is a small potting shed for?
It gives a dry bench to sow and pot up plants. The glazed front lets in light for seedlings. Tools and compost store underneath.
How small can a potting shed be?
Our smallest are around four feet wide. That holds a bench and standing room. It suits patios and allotments.
Does a small potting shed need a base?
Yes, a firm, level base keeps it square. Paving or a slab works well. Match the base to the floor size.
Can I grow in a small potting shed?
Yes, for sowing and potting on it is ideal. The glazed front gives seedlings light. Harden plants off outside before planting.
What is the difference between a potting shed and a greenhouse?
A potting shed has a solid back and a glazed front. A greenhouse is glazed all round. The shed gives shade, storage and a bench.