Having a place to store your garden hose is not only convenient, but protects your lawn from unsightly yellow or brown patches from hoses that sit in one place for to long. Plus carefully placing your hose on one of the attractive hose holders prevents a family member or guest from tripping and injuring themselves. A guest tripping in your yard is something to avoid, many people have been sued for liable, because of such instances. A beautiful lawn requires more than blood, sweat and tears, it also requires diligence in keeping it tidy, besides leaving your garden hose out will only increase the expense of replacement year after year. A tidy hose is much more likely to last, than one that must battle with trampling, weed eaters, mowers, stray dogs, and other unfriendly enemies.
 
Although the aluminum hose holders are still on the market, there are much more attractive alternatives. The new hose holders are made of cast iron, much more durable and attractive than aluminum. In addition, they are may be found in a variety of styles. There are also a host of colors available. In fact, if you can’t find the exact color to match your home, you can paint the style you like to match. Painting cast iron is a fairly simple process, and there are even spray paints on the market that will work well which makes the job even easier. The cast iron models are very ornate and provide much more stability, while gripping the hose better to prevent slipping.
Both modern and traditional styles are available, but regardless of the pattern you will be impressed with the detail.

There is a Florentine pattern that evokes a feel of the Old World and harkens to Italy with elegant flowing twists and curves that wrap around like a grapevine. The more contemporary styles are very modern with straight lines and minimalist styles that will fit in perfectly with an Art Deco or even Oriental décor. For those with a sense of humor or a love of animals hose holders may be purchased with butterflies or chickadees, which will bring a fun air to your garden or lawn. Round hose holders offer much more gripping power are a suitable for individuals with a large amount of garden hose that must be stored. Of course, they will work equally well for typical hose lengths, if you just prefer the look. Regardless of the design you choose, rest assured these are heavy-duty work horses, so don’t let their loveliness fool you.

Just because these hose holders were created to store garden hoses, don’t let that stop your from finding practical uses for them around your home. The hose holders would make a great place to store an extension cord in the garage.  They would also make the perfect place to wrap all of those unsightly computer cords, yet still be an attractive addition to your décor. Don’t be afraid to try something really radical, these are so attractive that you could place them on your wall, and even use them to hang wreaths during the holidays.

Our inventory is constantly expanding on all of our products, including hose holders, so make an effort to visit Exterior Worlds often to check out what’s new.