Camouflaging Garden Hoses: 4 Fashionable and Brilliant Strategies to Conceal Your Hose, Maintaining a Neat and Attractive Yard During the Summer
Got a gnarly hose that's wrecking your outdoor vibe? Worry not, gardening gurus have all gone through the same struggle. Here's a lowdown on some expert-approved tricks to conceal that unsightly hose, while keeping it in tip-top shape.
1. Hide 'n' Seek with Hose Hideaways
Make your eyesore disappear with a hose hideaway! They come in all shapes, sizes, and styles, ensuring a perfect match for your backyard design, whether it's laid-back or popping with vibrant colors. 'If you coil your hose inside of a box or oversized planter from the outside, it'll just look decorative,' shares Jessica Mercer from Plant Addicts. The hideaway easylink kink-free garden hose reel from Wayfair is a sleek choice, available in modern black or muted brown shades. You'll store your hose inside, winding it around the built-in reel, with the option to tuck the head in or out of the box. A metal container hose pot from Wayfair also makes a stunning option, offered in two natural hues.
2. Multi-tasking Furniture
Why not use dual-purpose furniture for a hose hideaway? Benches, deck boxes, or outdoor cabinets provide sneaky storage spots for your hose when not in use. 'If you're planning to hide away your hose permanently, I suggest drilling a one-inch exit hole low on the back panel and lining it with a rubber grommet, so you can keep the hose attached to the tap while the furniture serves as seating or a display surface,' advises Jessica. Consider the Suncast SS601 small patio deck box from Target, which effortlessly doubles as patio furniture and a surface for serving or displaying a potted plant.
3. Get Window Well-y
If your house features a window well, you've got an ideal spot for a hose hideaway! 'Window wells can be utilized for hiding your hose when not in use. The window well cannot be too deep (less than three feet), and it needs to be wide enough to accommodate the hose and be near sturdy glass that isn't too old and prone to breakage,' says Andrew Bunting from the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. You can either sit your hose directly in the well or wrap it up on a mounted reel like the aluminum wall-mounted hose holder from Wayfair.
4. Plant Protection
Cover up that hose behind your leafy friends! Tall plants like trees and hedges provide excellent cover, keeping your hose out of sight while still allowing easy access. 'Plants are one of the most effective ways to disguise a hose,' says Andrew. 'You can plant a low evergreen or deciduous shrub in front of the hose to naturally screen it away but still ensure easy access.' Opt for native and low-maintenance shrubs like the Virginia Sweetspire (Itea virginica 'Henry's Garnet'), inkberry (Ilex glabra 'Shamrock'), summersweet (Clethra alnifolia 'Ruby Spice'), or ruby slipper hydrangea (Hydrangea quercifolia 'Ruby Slippers'). Cover the ground patch with cedar shavings to prevent mud from ruining your new setup.
Remember, a hidden hose isn't only about appearance but also about proper maintenance. Regularly inspect it for leaks or clogs and clean it as necessary. Keep your hose in a dry, shaded area when not in use and protect it from harsh weather conditions. Make sure all valves connected to the hose are fully open to maximize water flow, and consider installing a rainwater collection system if your water pressure is inconsistent. By implementing these strategies, you'll have your garden hose vanishing without a trace while still ensuring it stays in great condition!
- Transform your home-and-garden space by camouflaging your hose using hose hideaways that match your backyard design, such as the hideaway easylink kink-free garden hose reel from Wayfair.
- To blend your hose seamlessly into your lifestyle, consider using dual-purpose furniture, like benches or outdoor cabinets, that both serve as storage for your hose and function as seating or display surfaces.
