Wheelie Bin Enclosure Ideas
Domenec Reynolds
There's no need for unattractive bins to dominate your outdoor space if you incorporate some smart wheelie bin storage ideas into your plot. We've put together our favourite looks to get you inspired.
A change of level in your garden is the perfect opportunity to hide your bins. Use the space under a steep flight of garden steps to slot in one or two storage cupboards and add on a couple of fold back doors for a sleek result.
Not enough room? Why not build up a wooden unit, right up to a retaining wall and disguise with planting. Great for creating a neat, seamless arrangement you could use a mix of different types of ornamental grass and prairie-style perennials or go for a formal hedge. Try evergreen and glossy leaved cherry laurel or colourful and super tough escallonia.
Fancy a green fingered project with a difference for your wheelie bin storage ideas? Why not plant and grow your own living willow screen? Known as whips and available from specialist nurseries, these freshly cut lengths of willow can be simply pushed into the ground, where needed, from mid November through to late February. Quick to root, then shoot, the flexible young growth can be trained and woven to form a living trellis idea. Ideal for screening off sections of the garden such as the bin store, they need little attention once established apart from a twice annual trim.
If your front garden is tight on space, a built-in bin storage unit is the best solution. A multi-use design such as this one not only doubles as a garden wall, but provides a generous, secure space for bikes, bins and garden tool storage, plus room for planting on top.
Growing a hedge not only provides a valuable wildlife habitat but can be handy for screening off less-than-lovely areas of your garden too. Providing an ever-changing tapestry of foliage, the best hedging plants are easy on the eye and so much more attractive than acres of timber fencing or brickwork.
If time is not an issue and you fancy a more varied look, go for a mix of native hedgerow plants. Species such as blackthorn, hawthorn, dog rose, hazel and alder will provide invaluable food and shelter for birds and wildlife as well as a beautiful display packed with seasonal interest.
For a uniform, formal look evergreen holly, yew or euonymus are your best options. These varieties form dense garden screening that can be neatly clipped to create clean lines and a beautiful backdrop.
The method for creating green roofs is fairly straightforward. Simply lay a waterproof membrane over the existing surface first before adding a deep sided timber or metal frame to retain soil and fine gravel. Next, add a layer of fine gravel, cover with landscape fabric before adding soil and plants. Alpines such as dianthus, erigeron and gentians will cater for pollinating insects and put on a spectacular spring show, while fragrant herbs such as thyme and marjoram appeal to a wide variety of bees.
A recent landscaping project, based on curved shapes called for some bold thinking and included a bin enclosure screened with curved hornbeam hedges set into the expansive driveway. 'A bespoke curved iron gate that matches the iron railings provides access to the bin storage area,' explains Linsey.
Bespoke shed ideas, such as this elegant cedar-clad structure, can be tailored to fit your site and lifestyle needs. Half concealed storage and half covered seating area, it's a standout feature of the garden and keeps everything neat and tidy.
Perfect for creating a sense of space and order there are plenty of different style timber screens to choose from. Pressure treated timber panels can be left out in the elements to naturally silver or can be painted to create a stunning statement.
Choose from vertical or horizontal slats and use them to visually create the illusion of extra height, length or width, or alternatively opt for diamond or cross trellis for added decoration. It can also be a good idea to match this screening to the style of your garden fence ideas to create a cohesive look in your plot.
Add to the effect further by introducing co-ordinating garden planter ideas. Stagger the heights to layer the look and add depth to the area and plant densely with colourful foliage and flowering perennials for an enticing display.
If you're a fan of our wildlife garden ideas, an option like this will be top of your wishlist. Boosting pollinators and biodiversity in our gardens is worthwhile, whether the project is big or small. Incorporating nectar-rich planting and insect-friendly habitats into wheelie bin storage ideas is great for the environment as well as attractive.
This bin store by the Front Yard Company is made to house two 240L wheelie bins and boasts a generous green roof that supports up to 280kg in weight. It's ideal for growing native meadow flowers, a spectacular annual display or even for creating a mini kitchen garden.
Why not make your garden bin storage ideas a stylish part of your plot, rather than hiding it away? A smart, understated storage unit can discreetly house a couple of wheelie bins without shouting out its purpose. Paint it a dark shade and tuck the store up against a wall to help it recede in its setting and surround with herbaceous planting.
In this plot, hardy geraniums have been mixed with lush green ferns, Carex and the elegant snowball tree for a sophisticated contrast. A geometric tiled garden path is another chic addition, helping to tie the storage unit into the setting without appearing too fussy. Simple galvanised hinges and U-shaped handles are a classy finishing touch.
A line of paving stones, set flat into the ground and interspersed with tough ground cover plants that can also withstand the weekly trundling of bin wheels is a great way to soften the look of the area.
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Looking to get something to store two wheelie bins in. I have no DIY skills but could get a handyman to assemble something. A lot of bin cupboards I can find online have mixed reviews. Any suggestions? Thanks.
@scrollinginthedark yes - many low reviews and comments about missing parts etc. At the other end of the market, I found very nice bin storage around 2K (including assembly + delivery) which is much more than I am planning to spend.
Ours fit behind our side gate so haven't needed one but our opposite neighbour had someone make an enclosure for hers using trellis - it's just like a mini fenced off area with a gap to put the bins through and works well because there's no roof or doors to go wrong. There are plants growing up the trellis which have made it all look really quite natural and nice.
I second the trellis idea!
We made our own bin storage with some wooden sleepers and a trellis type wooden fence towards the house side. The bottom is paved with I think 2 or 3 slabs we put in. It was quite a bit of work, but looks much nicer now with plants in front of the trellis.
You could also plant a shrub to obscure the bins (will have to trim it though so it doesn't overgrow). It all depends a bit on how much space you have in front. The wooden stores you were looking at are probably more hassle that it's worth since you have to maintain them like a shed (I.e. repaint and re-roof every 5 years)
just wondering have you guys at obo ever thought of taking the wheelie bag and instead of having the blue and orange colours and maybe try substituting them for crazy patterns or even the custom painted helmet designs and having them printed all over the kit bag. just a thought as the kit has got crazy designs on maybe the bags could look funky too. any ideas???
To be fair: The older grey bag was even worse. rolled over if you used the side pockets, tripped up any one over 6 foot due to the short drag handle. Side pockets wore out and wheels fell of in 12 months. Though for some reason OBO have now removed all the good design features from it for the new bag!
Despite not being water proof its not breathable, so if your kit gets wet it never dries. Its only just big enough for a full OBO L kit. (god knows how you would get a bulky body armour in it. I wear an OBO cloud). Much smaller than old grey version.
Understandibly i know your problems but some of your arguements are not valid, and obo have obviously made this kit for the sole reason of carrying Obo kit and not ice hockey gear, and they have made it for the keeper who goes to local games and local training, sadly if your like me and you play for your country and travel with your kit a lot then you will have no choice ofther then to take another bag, i find the bag can be great if you have a big walk from your car to the pitch.
I (not unreasonably) expect to be able to keep all my kit in it, easilyand safely, and various cloths and other spares I might need. Which in the OBO is difficult. Various keepers prefer other styles of protection and the bag should cope this too.
i have been thinking when i was reading this article that having a bag like a cricket bag with an extra side pocket just for the stick would be good, i personally find it annoying searching through my kit bag trying to find my stick so an extra side pocket would be great
any one else agree?
I agree with many of the comments above. my wheelie bag gets completely soaked, and the zip has ripped due to the bag not being big enough for a L kit. Also it is difficult to dry and pretty unstable. I suggest a big betty, or a T.K bag they are really good and large enough. The new T.K also comes with a detachable back pack to put it kit and stuff that needs cleaning.
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