A yard hose holder will help keep your garden appearing neat, and is also a small detail that belies the care you are giving your garden, not to mention adds to the theme and intention for your garden.
While the hose is an essential tool of any garden, it can take away from the peacefulness of the setting if it's cluttering flowerbeds, the lawn or cutting over paths. This kind of distraction brings with it an air of incompleteness and begs the question; what part of your life is currently incomplete or cluttered?
Yes we suggest you ask yourself this - after all we are in the business of looking at all aspects of our lives in relation to our garden - because this sanctuary is a reflection of you. A small personal detail like this mirrors other small details in your life.
Knowing this, the style and material of your yard hose holder chosen by you adds to the overall setting of your garden. On a purely functional side, which type is best for you depends on numerous factors:
- the length of your hose
- how often you use it
- how far it needs to range in the garden
Once you've determined the nitty-gritty, you can get to work on choosing the exact yard hose holder that fits your needs.
A simple hook such as the Ames Steel Garden Hose Hanger or the Racor IC Hose Rack (both available at Home Depot) work well for a shorter hose in an informal garden bringing a casual sense of order.
If you choose a more ornate hose hook, such as a scrolled cast-aluminum number, or a Black Filigree Hose Holder from Whitehall Products, you are bringing a sense of prosperity that also make your garden a more formal space.
Amber Leaves offers hose holders ranging from utilitarian to downright, well, pretty. For the latter, choose from a 20" Patina Brass Hose Pot, which elegantly conceals up to 150 feet of coiled hose, or a simple but graceful wall-mounted Maple Leaf Hose Holder made of wrought iron.
If a longer hose is necessary, you may need a rolling cart outfitted with a crank. The Home Depot carries a range of products to keep your frequently used hose in line, from simple caddies to more elaborate hose carts:
- The Ames Reel Easy Garden Hose Caddy, a no-nonsense, portable crank-reel that holds up to 150 feet of hose
- The Ames Reel Easy Work Center Hose Reel Cart, a rolling hose station that features an integrated storage area plus a work surface; holds up to 200 feet of hose
- The Reel Smart Classic 100, a stationary hose rewinder that uses water pressure to power its auto-reeling mechanism
- The Industrial Grade Hose Reel Cart for heavy-duty demand; holds up to 200 feet of hose
Pick the right hose holder to fit your garden's mood and purpose. This adds to the overall intention and theme for your garden, so we highly recommend this simple detail be attended to. Every little gift you give to your garden will be given back many times over.
