Garden Hose Holder

This was an eyesore and a muddy mess.

Supplies

• 4 hooks
• 4 by 4 by 48" long pressure-treated (post)
• Solar post cap (this is the one I used)
• Gorilla Epoxy
• Quikrete

Note: I chose to use 2 hooks on either side of the post that coordinated with hooks I used on my trellis for hanging plants. See the inspiration hooks holding the hanging planters.

Tools

• Shovel
• Saw (I used a chop saw)
• Cordless drill
• Level
• Tape measure

Planning the garden hose post with hooks

I began by gathering my tools and supplies. Next, I determined the post's height, the distance from the house, and the water spigot. I made a chalk mark on the brick to mark the place, and then I measured out from my mark on the brick to find the perfect location to start digging a one-foot deep hole.

Installing garden hose post

Once the hole was ready, I placed the post in the spot and poured dry Quikrete in, and filled it around the post. I used a level to make sure the post was straight. At this point, I gently added a quart of water and let it soak into the dry Quikrete. This is my secret Quikrete method that is so easy with no cleanup! Let the Quikeret setup for 4 hours.

To determine the hook placement I held 2 hooks up to the post and marked where I wanted to install them. I decided they would work best on either side of the post instead of front and back. The hooks are installed upside down for this project.

Solar Post Cap

Next I added the post cap with a solar light. I choose Gorilla Epoxy to attach the cap.

I am so pleased with how this post turned out I am going to install another one on the other side of the house too.

Finished garden hose post with hooks and solar light post cap.

The placement of the hooks is perfect for my sprinkler too.

Solar light at night looks great!

We also built this floating platform deck, and wow, it adds a finished look and is the perfect place to grab your hose and sprinkler at the garden spigot. It makes me think of my Father's saying High and Dry, and that's just what this provides.

Thank you for stopping by,

Kippi