The temperatures are rising, the sun is shining from the sky and the plants in your garden are crying out for water! The warmer it gets, the more often you have to reach for the garden hose 🛒 and quench the thirst of your lawn, flowers & Co. There are a variety of hoses that are suitable for small, large, winding and extensive gardens. The classic hose is made of PVC plastic and is available in various lengths. The longer the garden hose, the more difficult it is to store. There are a few tricks for storing it so that it doesn’t become a tripping hazard. You can find out what these are in this article.
Creative ways to store garden hoses
Most garden owners probably have a hose cart 🛒 or a hose box 🛒 to safely store the 20-, 30- or 50-meter long specimen after watering. That’s too boring for you? No problem!
A repurposed plant container
Perhaps there is still a large planter in your garden 🛒 that has been waiting in vain for a pretty planting. If you’re not sure which tree or shrub you should put in there, simply use it to store your garden hose for the time being. To do this, fold the hose into loops after use and store it safely in the planter. Similar to the planter, you can also use a large flower pot 🛒 for storage.
Tip: It is particularly clever if you cut a hole in the pot or planter and connect the garden hose directly to the water.
An old rim
This type of garden hose storage can already be seen in many gardens: An old rim is attached to the wall of the house or a pillar and the hose is simply wrapped around it.
Nicely hidden
If you primarily want to hide the garden hose, you can build a simple wooden box or shed. A planter box with hose storage blends particularly harmoniously into the garden.
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An old zinc tub for garden hose storage
Perhaps you still have an old zinc tub 🛒 at home. This is perfect for storing your garden hose. Simply find a suitable place in your garden to put the tub and your garden hose will have a permanent and stylish place.
Tip: Attach an old zinc pot 🛒 to the wall and wrap the hose around it in a similar way to the rim. A board attached to the pot provides additional storage space.
As you can see, it doesn’t take much effort to find an individual storage solution for the garden hose. Simply use the things you already have in the garden.
Source: diyncrafts.com
