Garden Hose Storage
by Jess
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Having the right garden hose storage is important if you want your yard to look and feel nice. A garden hose holder will also make your hose easier to use. Once you know what to look for and the best places to shop for garden hose storage it is easy to find exactly what you want.
The Benefits of Garden Hose Storage
Whether you use your hose for gardening, watering patio plants, washing the car or washing other things outside, if you own a home you likely use the water hose regularly, at least during certain times of the year. Having a garden hose hanger or other style of hose storage can make it easier to use.
If the hose is left strewn on the lawn it can become difficult to use as you may need to drag the whole hose around even though you only need to use a small portion of it. It can also get in the way and possibly become a hazard. Even if it is left neatly coiled it can make the yard look cluttered, and if it is kept on the grass it can damage the grass underneath of it.
Leaving it outside unprotected can also cause additional wear and tear on the hose which may cause damage to it. This can shorten the life of the hose causing you to buy new garden hoses more often then you need to.
Using garden hose holders will also make your yard look neater and feel more organized. Beyond keeping your hose off of the ground or hidden, some hose hangers or garden hose containers can also be an attractive addition to your yard.
What To Look For in Water Hose Storage
Decide what you want from your garden hose holder. Do you want it more for functionality, for looks or both?
Garden Hose Pot
A garden hose storage pot, also called a garden hose pot, is an attractive style of garden hose storage container as it can also be used as an accent piece in the yard. Garden hose pots are, as the name suggests, pots that looks somewhat like a planter. While there are a number of styles available they are all round which allows you to easily coil your hose in it. You can choose from a number of materials like resin, terra cotta, ceramic or a copper hose pot, just to name a few.
A garden hose hanger, or a garden hose rack, is a relatively simple device that is usually mounted to the wall next to the spigot. Garden hose racks allow you to coil the hose around them so the hose hangs vertically on the wall. This keeps it off of the ground but near the water source so it is easy to use. You can also find a garden hose stand that is a freestanding hose rack. These are handy if you have a spigot that isn’t near a wall. You can find either basic or decorative hose racks depending on what you prefer.
Garden Hose Reel
A garden hose reel allows you to easily turn a handle to reel the hose back onto the hose storage reel. They can be wall mounted or freestanding. A retractable hose reel or automatic hose reel has a mechanism to reel the hose automatically, without you having to turn a handle. If you have a large yard you may consider a garden hose reel cart, which has both a hose reel and wheels so it is easy to move around the yard. These are sometimes called a garden hose caddy.
Where to Shop for Garden Hose Holders
Some people prefer to see and feel their potential purchases in person. In this case look at home improvement stores or garden centers. Some areas will have boutique garden shops that specialize in unique garden items; this is a great place to look too.
If you want a larger selection, or you just aren’t finding what you want locally try shopping online. You can look at trusted sources like Amazon or you can find websites that specialize in unique home and garden accessories. If it is not a well-known trusted site just be sure it is secure. One benefit of shopping online is that you have a bigger selection and you can often read reviews about a product before you commit to buying it.
The right garden hose storage can be a great attractive and functional addition to your yard.