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When it comes to garden tool storage, the three keys are keeping tools organized, using as little storage space as possible, and storing tools in a way that protects their condition. The following are four types of garden tool storage designs that are worth checking out and a simple technique to keep your tools in great shape.

1. Hanging Fabric Garden Tool Organizers

Garden tool organizers made of strong material such as nylon are easy to install and can hang from garage walls or on the back of doors. Most feature different sized pockets, from long pockets to accommodate shovels and rakes to medium and small sized pockets for smaller tools and accessories. Mesh pocket designs are good, because you can easily see what you have inside.

For strength, look for hanging garden tool storage organizers that use a frame. I've even seen fabric shoe organizers used on the backs of entry doors or hung on a wall to organize smaller hand tools and accessories. These are usually inexpensive and very easy to mount.

2. Over-door Storage Rack

Another version of racks that can be hung over the back of a door, or wall-mounted, are steel racks that are covered with a vinyl coating. These have been around a long time, and they are very inexpensive. You want to find a rack with durable steel construction, so the wiring doesn't bend and lose its' shape. These are usually less expensive than the fabric organizers, but they can also look beat up more quickly without proper use.

3. Corner Tool Rack

Another great design is the corner tool rack made of heavy duty plastic. This is a space maximize, because it fits into a corner, and the chances of bumping it sideways is decreased because of its' corner location. There's no chance of rust or dents in a well-made plastic rack, and they are also lightweight.

4. Homemade Sand and Oil Bucket Storage

An inexpensive, homemade, storage idea is to fill a bucket with clean sand and mix in vegetable oil or WD-40 until the sand is moist. You want the sand mixture deep enough to plunge the steel portions of your tools all the way down. If the bucket is large enough, you can plunge several garden tools into the sand and store them there all winter long. The moist sand helps the tools stay upright, and the oil mixture keeps the metal surfaces from rusting. Plunging your tools several times in and out of the sand mixture will also remove light rust and other surface build up.

All four of these garden tool storage designs are inexpensive, easy to install, and they require little or no floor space. Consider these designs to keep your garage organized and free from clutter.