Garden Hose Reel

How many times have you tripped over the ungainly sprawl of hose by the front door? The hose reel keeps your hose tidy, in one spot and you don’t have to deal with anything that might have made a home for itself under the coils left on the ground.

It also prevents those moments we have all had when the hose, all on its own, seems to have tied itself into a Gordian's knot. It’s almost impossible to think that they do that all on their own, but it seems to happen.

And then you have to spend forty five minutes, stretching the hose out to its full length in order to find out that the knot is exactly in the middle. If you have your hose on a reel, this won’t have to happen again.

Which one is right for you?

It all comes down to location, location, location. A hose reel that attaches to a wall or post is best for some.

It keeps the hose and the reel off of the ground and can take up less space that a ground unit. Also, some people prefer the wall mount because of its stability.

A ground based hose reel has the benefit of being more flexible in placement.

Many of these models also come with attached storage compartments for gloves and tools, making it more versatile than a wall mounted one.

Why should you have one?

Aside from simply keeping your garden areas tidy, the garden hose reel offers some practical benefits that could even end up saving you money in the end.

By having your hose on the reel, you are keeping it off of the ground and away from the extremes of the weather, making it further between replacement times.

Bugs, rodents and snakes have all been known to make homes in discarded piles of hose. By keeping your hose on the reel, you are helping to prevent any unwanted guests surprising you or your family.

As mentioned before, some of the ground units have storage compartments. By keeping gloves and other needed items in it, you are making your gardening even easier.

Whether you choose a ground or wall mounted variety, a good quality garden hose reel will make your life in the garden easier. The right tool for the right job is always a good choice to make.

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