Did you old hose?

[awakening2lite]

Reminder: Turn off those outside water spouts for the winter and empty water from the hoses.


We all know repairing a leaky hose is the way to go, but here are some uses when that isn't a viable option:


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Soaker hoses

Try using those old hoses to create soaker hoses for rose and shrub hedges, and even your vegetable garden. These hoses don't have the flexibility to bend around like a true soaker, but work quite well for areas where there aren't a lot of twists and turns. To a make a soaker hose, stake the hose into position, and then use an ice pick to pierce holes in areas where slow drip watering will do the most good. Close off the end of your hose with a cap, which can be purchased from an garden center for about 99�.

Siphons

Hoses of course, are wonderful to use as siphons. Short lengths can be used to empty aquarium tanks, cattle troughs, or gas tanks. A handful of 10 foot lengths can be placed in a kid's pool to speed up the draining time.

Supporting tree branches and trunks

Shaping the branches on a fruit tree? Tying wire or cord directly to the branches can damage the bark. For a safer solution, create a padded collar out of a 2 foot section of hose. Thread the wire through the collar, adjust the collar so it wraps around the branch, and then stake the wire into the ground.

Bumper guards

Sliced open, a hose can also be used as bumper guards. They fit neatly around metal rails and braces, cattle stanchions, and metal fence posts. We even used them around the rim of our Radio Flyer wagon when the kids were small.

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[awakening2lite]

more useful ideas for that old hose...


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Make a wreath - Here's a neat idea I found in a magazine - Cut the hose into a 4 foot (or so) piece. Loop into a wreath, tie together to keep circular shape and decorate with a garden theme. I used old gardening gloves, seed packets, bought some small gardening tools at the craft store and a few silk fs. Everyone comments on it, it really draws attention.

Bucket handle - Carry heavy buckets more comfortably. Cut a short length of hose and slit down one side. Slide over the handle of the bucket to make a solid gripping handle.



Corner protector - If you have a narrow driveway and find yourself constantly scraping the side of the garage, try nailing lengths of slit hose to the corners for a home-made "bumper".



Blade guard - Slit a section of hose and slip it over the blade of an ax or saw when not in use.



Pond / fountain tubing - To re-use a good length of hose, cut off the leaky end and use the remainder for your pond or fountain. Attach to pump with a gasket and tighten.

http://www.make-stuff.com/gardening/gardenhose.html

[awakening2lite]

Use a piece of the old hose to protect the limb of a tree from the scar of a hanging basket.

Use a piece of old hose to keep from crimping at the hookup (cut off about six inches, slit length-wise and slip around). Use one of those adjustable ring clamps to secure.

[Noahs ARK]

Excellent thread - thanks for all the suggestions.

[texanne]

Many great ideas...thanks.

[nanabillie]

My Mom used to wrap an old "hose pipe" we called them, but now they are called garden hose, around in the fig bush to try and scare away the birds. They kept eating the figs. I can't tell you if it worked or not, I never heard the birds say.
My son worked at a Tecknor something that made garden hoses among other things and they would laugh at Jamie for calling them hose pipes.