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The best patio storage boxes for year-round protection

Don’t leave your belongings strewn across the yard where they’re susceptible to damage and getting lost or stolen. Find your solution to easy storage with one of these patio storage boxes.

Unlike storage cabinets, boxes are low to the ground and allow for easy loading and unloading. Storage boxes are durable enough to keep your things safe and provide additional bench seating on your patio or balcony. There are so many perks to these practical storage solutions it can be hard to decide which is the right one for you.

KETER Denali 100 Gallon Resin Large Deck Box

Best Storage Box Overall

This deck box is generously sized, offering 100 gallons on interior storage capacity. Comprised of weather-resistant material, this storage box ensures that your things will be kept protected from the elements. When you’re done filling it to the brim with your belongings, it can also serve as bench seating. So, close the lid, and grab a seat! For additional security, this storage box will accommodate a lock (not provided).

Suncast 22 Gallon Deck Box

Best Small Storage Box

For a smaller storage solution, go for the Suncast 22 Gallon Deck Box. This mocha-colored storage box features a wicker design that complements most outdoor furniture. The perfect size to function as a catch-all for yard gloves, grill supplies, and toys, this water-resistant box is both durable and easy to keep clean.

Ulax Furniture Outdoor Storage

Best Hidden Patio Storage

The Ulax Furniture Outdoor Storage is weatherproof, UV-resistant, and made up of a stylish bronze-colored wicker handwoven over a steel frame. It looks like a comfortable bench with a cushion until you lift the lid to reveal a hidden storage area underneath. The dimensions are 38 x18x19.5 inches.

Keter Brightwood 120 Gallon Resin Large Box

Best Storage Box Design

The extra-large design of this outdoor storage box offers 120 gallons of capacity. Sporting an interior suspension basket and storage net allows for more organization and easier reach. The drainage holes on the box’s underside make it a great option for housing wet pool toys. Although it is made of resistant, weatherproof resin, this box has an appealing wood-like texture that gives it a beachy, poolside vibe.

You’ll have your new storage box to thank when your yard is free of clutter. When you have a safe space to store all of your power tools, sports equipment, and patio cushions you wonder why you didn’t get one of these storage solutions sooner.

How to grow houseplants from seeds
Seedlings growing in brown pots

Whether this is your first plant or one of many, growing new plants is now on the list. You can propagate your existing plants through cuttings, or you can start from scratch with seed. Which one is better?

Both are skills that require cultivation. While growing from cuttings is most accessible because you already have the plant at hand, starting plants from seeds is its own reward. Here's what you need to know about growing houseplants from seed and a few fast-growing indoor plants to make it all easier.

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8 gifts for the gardener who has it all
Colorful potted flowers and garden tools arranged against a wooden wall with peeling blue paint

What do you get the gardener who has everything? It’s a question that a lot of people ask, so you aren’t alone! If you’re wracking your brain for a creative, fun gifts for your already well-prepared friend or family member, here are eight great ideas that are sure to be a hit!
Old Farmer’s Almanac gardening calendar
Old Farmer’s Almanac has been helping  gardeners for generations, and this latest calendar is no exception. With beautiful artwork and tips on growing the plants featured, the 2021 calendar is a perfect gift for gardeners. Use it to keep track of planting times and growing seasons or just for planning your weekends. Either way, it’s a useful and lovely gift.
CartChamp’s garden claws
Clawed garden gloves for digging have started increasing in popularity, but what if you already have gloves, don’t like gloves, or are looking for something a little less expensive? CartChamp has you covered with these handheld claws! They’re great for tilling your garden and can be used in combination with any gloves you already own.
HOMENOTE plant labels
Remembering where you’ve planted everything can be a hassle. It may not be an issue unless you have plants that have wildly different needs. An easy way to avoid that problem and improve the general look of your garden is to add garden signs. These plant labels from HOMENOTE are made from bamboo, so they’re durable and eco friendly. They even come with a permanent marker, so you can be sure your sign will stick!
The garden journal by Kieffer
While the plant labels can help you keep track of what you’ve planted in different parts of your garden, this garden journal by Joy Kieffer can help you keep track of everything else. It’s the perfect way to note things like planting times, what types of fertilizer you’ve been using, and anything else you might want to record!

40 varieties of Black Duck vegetable seeds
Well, you can’t be a gardener without plants to grow! Black Duck seeds are high quality, non-GMO, and heirloom varieties. The gardener in your life will be spoiled by choices with this pack containing 40 different vegetable seed varieties.

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Pro gardeners will love these 5 gifts
A small wicker basket on a table containing several gardening tools with green and yellow handles and floral gardening gloves

Experienced gardeners can be hard to shop for. They may already have a set way of doing things, certain types of tools they like, or even specific plants they prefer to grow. If this sounds like the gardener in your life, don’t stress about what to get them! Here are five useful and thrilling gifts that even pro gardeners will love.
XJYAMUS gardening claws
Garden gloves are a useful tool for keeping your hands clean or dealing with thorns, but these gloves have another purpose, too! Aside from looking pretty cool, these garden genie gloves have plastic claws to make digging easier than ever. These gloves are essentially a 2-in-1 tool, and they’re waterproof, too!

Sonkir soil pH and moisture tester
Does the gardener in your life get frustrated about never knowing the exact quality of their garden soil? This tester from Sonkir will take the guesswork out of the garden by letting you know the soil’s pH value, moisture level, and how much light it’s getting. The dial is easy to read, and you don’t need to worry about batteries or extension cords.

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