The Highly-Rated Costco Product That Keeps Your Garden Hose Hidden In Style

There's nothing like tripping over a tangled garden hose on the way to your veggie patch to turn your gardening mood sour. Everyone with watering needs wants their hose kept handy, but leaving it lying out in the elements isn't only an eyesore and tripping hazard, it can hasten hose disintegration. There are a lot of options on the market to keep your garden hose tucked away, but the neatest might be a storage container that fully encloses your hose and keeps it from getting underfoot. The highly-rated Mullally Copper Hose Pot from Costco meets this functional storage need, while serving up style for your porch or patio. 

This fashionable, copper-plated pot has over 40, 5-star reviews on Costco's website. It stores up to 100 feet of hose, has a convenient side hole to keep your hose connected to your spigot, and has drainage holes in the bottom to rid the container of excess water. Plugs for the holes come with the pot, so you can alternatively use it to store blankets for those chilly nights on the patio. The lid is an added bonus to keep debris and critters out of the pot. Weighing in at only 9.6 pounds, you can easily move this container inside for winter storage.

The Mullally copper-colored hose pot is not only functional, it is a nice way to incorporate art into your yard. The container's lid handle is adorned with a charming bird sculpture, which will bring a breath of whimsy to your garden or patio. The metal look of the container is a style upgrade over plastic or open storage options. It pairs well with other copper or iron outdoor accents. Priced under $70, the Mullally brings a lot of class to your yard for not a lot of money.

While most reviewers praised the durability of the Mullally hose pot, the copper plating of the container will be prone to discoloration over time, like most metals stored outside. A little patina or rust can actually add charm to your yard and garden, but if you want to keep the copper looking shiny you can clean it with mild soap and water and periodically apply a clear car wax or beeswax. 

If you like the idea of a stylish hose pot but aren't sold on the Mullally, Home Depot sells a similarly-priced holder that has a handy center post to wind your hose around, which the Mullally lacks. This option also features a bird motif. This Home Depot find also accommodates longer hoses (up to 150 feet). Another alternative might be the Birdrock Home Hose Holder, available on Amazon, which has a similar look to the Mullally but holds double the amount of hose. It is also twice as expensive. These metal containers will also be prone to corrosion over time.

If you prefer a stone look over metal, Grandin Road has a pricier Beaded Hose Pot that looks like ancient pottery, but is made of a relatively lightweight fiberglass material instead of metal. Each of these alternative finds has the most important features for a functional hose pot — the side hole for connection to your water source as well as drainage holes and lids. The Mullally may be the best bang for the buck on the market right now, but whatever option you choose will be a welcome addition to your yard and help keep that hose in check.