The Genius Hack To Store The Hose In Your Yard & Keep It Out Of Sight

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No garden is complete without a water hose to help keep your petal pals hydrated. And if you have a garden that's on the larger side, you can appreciate the importance of a lengthy water hose that's able to reach all or at least most of the nooks and crannies around your space. On the downside, however, this essential garden tool can throw a monkey wrench in the well-curated feng shui vibe of a decorative garden, standing out like a sore thumb in your picture-perfect outdoor arrangement. 

But don't fret, there is a way for you to hide this eyesore without having to mount it on a hook on the side of the house or place it in the shed. Keep your water hose out of sight by hiding it inside a Better Homes & Gardens Laurie planter. The Walmart planter is 14 inches wide, 15 inches tall, and big enough to accommodate most standard hose sizes. This hack goes to show that organizing your garden tools can be done in a way that's discreet and fashionable.

All you need to do is drill a hole in the bottom side of the planter to thread the water hose when it's time to use it, then you'll simply coil it loosely back inside the planter. This will keep the garden hose free of tangles when it's not in use. The planter costs $25.98. If you don't already have an electric drill, you can find an AVID POWER electric drill online for approximately $38. Electric drills typically don't come with the hole saw bit, but you can purchase a KATA Hole Saw bit set separately for about $20.

It's helpful to know the diameter and length of your water hose before heading out to purchase your planter. Most non-commercial water hoses will have diameters of one of the following sizes: 1/2, 3/4, and 5/8 inch. This will let you know the drill bit diameter needed for the hole. Also, garden hoses usually come in 25, 50, or 100-foot lengths. A standard length of 25 to 50 feet works for most home gardens. But, if you happen to have a 100-foot hose, measure its height while it's wrapped up to be certain it'll fit inside the planter. Once you have all your ducks in a row, set your planter on its side and drill a hole into the lower bottom area. Next, thread your water hose through. Then place the planter in a spot near your water spout for quick access.

If you aren't a fan of the planter's design, consider swapping it out for a large galvanized metal bucket. This will work perfectly for a home with a farmhouse or rustic decor, and it's wide enough to store longer hoses. Perhaps decorate it with chalk paint or stenciled flowers or shapes to help it stand out more. You can also use a wooden whiskey barrel planter to get the same homegrown vibe. The wooden planter is available at Walmart for $23. For shorter length hoses, you may be able to get away with using an everyday utility bucket, wrapping it in burlap, and adding a rope along the top edge as a nice accent. You can sew the material together or use a hot glue gun instead.