If you’ve ever dreamed of having a cozy, functional gardener’s cottage in your backyard—a place to pot plants, store tools, and relax among the blooms—BMC Storage Buildings can help you bring it to life from the ground up. With 28 years of experience in custom building manufacturing and delivery, owner Michael Banks and his team in Southern Middle Tennessee know how to design and deliver exactly what you need, no matter where you live.
Whether you’re creating a rustic retreat tucked among the flowers or a sleek, modern gardening hub, BMC offers custom wood or metal buildings to fit your vision. Each structure is built with quality materials, customized to your space and lifestyle, and delivered directly to your property—ready to set up and start planting.
Wood vs. Metal: Choosing the Right Building for Your Gardener’s Cottage
Before you start decorating or potting your first plant, you’ll need to choose the right type of building for your gardener’s cottage. BMC Storage Buildings offers custom wood and metal structures, each with unique benefits:
Wood Structures:
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Warm, rustic charm that complements garden settings
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Ideal for traditional, cottage-style aesthetics
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Easy to customize with paint, shelves, hooks, and built-ins
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Natural insulation properties
Metal Structures:
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Durable and low-maintenance
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Resistant to pests, rot, and weather
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Sleek and modern with optional custom paint colors
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Budget-friendly and quick to install
Whichever style you choose, you can visit BMC’s lot in Southern Middle Tennessee to walk through a variety of ready-to-go structures and decide what fits your needs—or design your own from scratch!
✅ Checklist: What Every Gardener’s Cottage Needs to Be Functional
To make your gardener’s cottage more than just a shed, you’ll want to outfit it with the right features and tools. Here’s a checklist to help you build a truly useful and inspiring space:
Interior Must-Haves:
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Potting bench or worktable with durable, wipeable surfaces
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Shelving for planters, seed trays, and tools
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Hooks or pegboards to hang hand tools
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Utility sink or water access for cleaning hands and rinsing pots
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Storage cabinets or bins for soil, fertilizers, and amendments
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Weather-resistant flooring like sealed wood or rubber matting
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Natural lighting with windows or skylights
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Ventilation for airflow, especially if storing chemicals
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Power supply for lights, heaters, or electric tools
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Comfort items like a stool, heater/fan, or even a small radio
🌿 Essentials for Every Gardener’s Cottage
Beyond the structure and layout, your gardener’s cottage should be stocked with the basics to keep you organized and ready for any planting project:
Garden Tools & Supplies:
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Trowel, hand fork, pruning shears
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Watering can and hose with attachments
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Seed packets and planting guides
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Soil and compost containers
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Labels, stakes, and twine
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Gardening gloves, aprons, and kneeling pads
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Buckets, trays, and pots
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Pest control products and organic treatments
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Seasonal decor or personal touches (because it’s your space!)
Whether you’re cultivating veggies or tending to roses, your custom gardener’s cottage from BMC Storage Buildings can become a peaceful and productive part of your landscape. With expert guidance, personalized design options, and reliable delivery—even outside of Tennessee and Alabama—Michael Banks and the BMC team are here to turn your gardening dreams into a year-round reality.