Don't Toss An Old Garden Hose, Turn It Into Adorable Porch Decor

There comes a point when a garden hose is ready for retirement. After all, if it develops cracks or holes, it won't be able to perform its job efficiently, leading to wasted water. Before you toss it out, though, there are genius ways to reuse an old garden hose, including as decor. One idea is to turn it into a cute and clever porch wreath. Now, it might be tough to picture a hose as a wreath. But if you coil one up and embellish it like the traditional kind, it can become a really unique version to hang on the porch.

Crafting a DIY wreath out of an old hose is easy and only requires simple supplies. When it comes to decorating it, you can be as creative as you like. From florals to gardening tools, it's about using items that complement the whimsy of a hose wreath. If you're lucky, you might even be able to make it without having to purchase any extra items. The main supplies needed are to help with shaping the hose and attaching the decorations — such as zip ties, floral wire, and possibly glue. 

You'll want to start out with a drained, untangled hose. Since you'll be displaying it on your porch as decor, take the time to clean it up, too. There's a lot of garden hose styles out there — so each wreath will turn out a little different. Begin coiling yours up until you have a round, wreath-like base. Feel free to cut the hose to a smaller length if it's super long. You can now bind the circle using zip ties or floral wire. Add glue as well if you want the coils to be closely attached.

It's now time to decorate your wreath and make it your own. Use zip ties or floral wire to attach items around the hose, similar to a wreath form. Flower stems and greens can help bring it to life and can make it more fitting for the season. Tulips and pastel colors are perfect for spring, and brightly covered artificial foliage can take your fall porch decor to the next level. Or, go with neutral blooms and greenery for a year-round look. Since it's a hose, things like old gardening tools, gloves, or small flower pots also make adorable additions. Even a watering can, a large patterned bow, or a wooden "welcome" sign could be secured as embellishments.

Cover your hose with florals and garden accessories until only some of it is peeking out. Or, choose just a handful of decorations for a more minimalist wreath. Finally, create a hanger for the wreath out of a ribbon or rope. Hang it on your porch so that you and your guests can enjoy its charm. Weave a strand of battery-operated lights through the hose if you want it to stand out at night. Don't forget that you can make a handy backyard rug out of an old garden hose as well!