What to Put in a Patio Storage Box

Many homeowners purchase patio storage boxes to store items used in the garden or outside.  These boxes make organization easy and keep your house from looking cluttered. They are a simple way to keep supplies just where you need them, when you need them.  Depending on your needs and the size of the box, you can put almost anything in a patio storage box.

• Rakes, hoes, shovels and any other large garden tool.


• Hand-held shovels and trowels.


• Cushions or umbrella for your patio set.


• Charcoal or extra propane tank.


• Extra flower pots.


• Potting soil, mix and fertilizer.


• Outdoor toys for your pet.


• Lawnmower, weed eater or other landscape maintenance equipment.


• Flower seeds.


• A spare key to your house, in case you forget yours.


• Gloves, knee pads and safety glasses.


• A watering can.


• A hose to connect to your outdoor water faucet.


• Tree or brush trimmers.


• Scissors


• Aeration devices for the lawn.


• Sprinkler units.


• A first aid kit for any small cuts or an emergency situation.


• Matches and lighter fluid.


• Cooking supplies for the grill.


• Hand towels.


• Trash bags.