Hose Holders
by Jess
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Shopping for hose holders to find the right one is a must if you spend much time gardening or working outside in your yard. Once you’ve created an attractive outdoor landscape or designed a gorgeous, aromatic flower garden, you don’t want a garden hose lying around posing a danger of tripping someone or distracting from the beauty of your garden.
A garden hose holder can keep your hose neatly rolled and out of the way. You have numerous design styles to select from. Prices vary from less than $10 to $100. Hose holders can be found at any garden center, home improvement store, online shopping sites, and department or discount stores.
Wall Mount Hose Holders
If your garden hose will be stored in a highly visible location, you might want to buy a decorative wall mount hose holder. You can find metal or iron holders that are artfully designed and would actually be an attractive and functional addition to your garden space. A basket style hose holder is another possible option of wall mount garden hose hanger.
Decorative Hose Holder
If you are simply searching for a hose holder for the practical purpose of keeping your hose from lying on the ground, a metal wall mount holder, or garden hose rack, would sufficiently satisfy your needs. These inexpensive hose racks can be found at prices less than $10. They simply attach to the wall and provide space for you to roll the hose across the small shelf-like base of the hose rack.
A wall mount hose reel is one other possible option for containing your garden hose. The price range for hose reels varies but frequently falls between $50 and $100. While they do not fit precisely into the category of decorative decor, they do keep your hose from being an unattractive distraction in the garden.
In-Ground Hose Holders
An in ground garden hose holder is another possible option. They are both affordable and easy to move. In ground hose holders offer the convenience of keeping your hose conveniently stored close to your garden space. Generally, in ground styles are more simplistic in design than wall mount styles. They are also usually less expensive.
Hose Pots
You can keep your garden hose completely out of sight by rolling it into a garden hose pot, sometimes called a hose bowl. Some of these hose pots are not only functional but very elegant and attractive.
A copper hose pot is an impressive addition to any patio. If copper hose pots exceed your budget, there are a variety of other decorative hose holders in this style including copper hose holders. There are resin hose pots in various styles and shapes, many that resemble an antiqued metals, like copper; while it may not be a copper hose holder it can resemble one. A ceramic hose pot, or other type of ceramic hose holder, can add a touch of color to your patio. Terra cotta is a popular choice of material for garden planters and pots; a terra cotta hose pot will blend in nicely with your garden containers and planters.
In addition to decorative hose storage pots, there are also a reel style hose pots available. This is simply a hose pot with a hose reel inside making it even easier to use and store your hose. These often aren’t as decorative, but they make using and storing your garden hose very easy.
For safety and appearance, you should use some sort of garden hose storage rather than leaving the water hose lying around on the ground. Basically, all hose holders serve the same purpose. The difference lies within the functionality and whether or not it is a decorative hose holder.