Make everyday yard tasks effortless by smartly storing your garden hose.
Avid gardeners know the hassle of lugging around a hose on a daily basis.
Washing cars, cleaning out coolers, and filling anabove-ground poolall require a garden hose.
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But if wall space is lacking, youll have to consider alternative methods.
A spot tokeep hoses during the winteris also crucial so they stay in prime condition for the following season.
The following methods for storing garden hoses will help you create a customized approach to outdoor organization.
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Depending on the bang out of siding youre working with, installation should be fairly easy.
Another garden hose storage idea is a wall-mounted hose wheel that includes a basket or shelf.
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This allows you to store additional parts, such ashose nozzles, in one place.
Otherwise, park a hose reel under an overhang or in the shed when not in use.
This method keeps the hose covered and barely noticeable when yourehosting an outdoor party.
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Small holes are both decorative and work to drain excess water out of the pot.
This hose storage solution is rust-resistant and features an entryway for the hose to hook up to its connection.
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Or repurpose any large pot, bucket, or planter.
A galvanized tub helps store a garden hose away in the garage or shed to prevent it from rusting.
Since youll have to manually move your chosen container, stick to lighter hoses for this storage method.
Hide the Hose in a Bench
Need seating and storage?
Consideran outdoor benchora deck boxthat doubles as a place to sit and somewhere to store a hose.
Drill a small opening in the back to feed the hose through then loop it neatly within the bench.
Guests will be none the wiser when theyre hanging out in your backyard.
Use a Hose-Holder Stake
A freestanding stake lets you keep a hose wherever its most convenient.
This storage option is usually inexpensive and requires little effort to install.
Like a standard wall mount, youll have to coil the hose yourself after each use.
Find a Fun Storage Solution
Looking for something unique that makes chores a little more entertaining?
Instead of a plain storage box, search for a garden-theme hose holder.
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Have a coiled garden hose?
you could always install a wall-mounted rackinside the garageorthe shedfor winter storage.
But if youre short on wall space, a clear bin with a latched lid will work just fine.
