DIY Garden Hoses Wreath
When curbside junking {“Curbside Junking Adventures and Tips“}, a person sees a lot of old garden hoses. And whenever I see a lot of one kind of junk, I start thinking…what could be made from that ______? While gazing at all the piles of hoses, I was amazed at the variety of colors. I decided to drag home a “few” and figure out how they could be elevated to something unique. Curbside junk piles inspired my idea for this DIY Garden Hoses Wreath!
My Thrifty Chicks friends and I challenged ourselves with the “wreath” theme today. There will be links to all their fun ideas at the end; make sure to check them all out!
Springtime and summer is the time to spy old hoses on the garbage piles. The older ones have a wide variety of time-worn colors to choose from and can even sport some lines and designs if you’re lucky. There’s not too many other junkers looking for this kind of treasure, so you won’t have to fight anyone when you throw the big snake into the back of your vehicle! (They’ll be wondering…”what the heck is she going to do with…?”)
For this trash to treasure story, I’m going to show you the final masterpieces first! If you love the results and decide you want to give this project a try, I created a downloadable/printable instruction sheet with full color pics for you! Then when you’ve accumulated enough hoses, you’ll be ready to create one for yourself!
DIY Garden Hoses Wreath How To
Once I cut up all my hoses and scrubbed them up a bit, I created two different wreaths; one with faux succulents, another with live succulent plants.
The first Garden Hose Wreath I call the “everlasting version”. It can be hung inside and doesn’t require any care. I used a simple green metal wreath form to create this version:
Everlasting succulents along with an old, broken shovel and some water faucet handles provide charm, with a good dose of moss for texture. Isn’t it amazing what a bunch of old garden hoses can turn into with a little creativity?
For the second version I wanted to create a “living wreath”. I’ve seen how gardeners will create succulent wreaths to hang, and I wanted to incorporate that idea into the garden hoses wreath. Time will tell if it all grows and turns out full and amazing, but I like how it turned out already!
I sure hope those succulents start to thrive, and spread themselves all over those hoses! For now, the colorful hoses, the clay pots and the old garden shears provide plenty of eye candy!
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It’s so true what they say…One man’s trash is another man’s woman’s treasure! Are you kicking yourself for throwing those old hoses away now? Keep your eyes on the side of the road like I always do, or check the curb on some garbage days! Hopefully soon you’ll have a nice variety of hoses and can create your own DIY Garden Hoses Wreath!
Pin, Share, and then Enjoy the Rest of the Thrifty Chicks Wreath Challenge!
Thrifty Chicks Wreath Challenge
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Little Vintage Cottage, “How to Make a Garden Hose Wreath”
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OMG I’m loving these creations so much! You did an amazing job. Never thought about saving old hoses, but now I will for sure. Thanks for sharing your wonderful ideas. Keep creating!
Thanks for your sweet comments, Pat! Leave it up to me to have everyone saving every last scrap of everything for some-day creations! Hope you find some old hoses:)
Back again Laura! I just had to feature this awesome wreath at TFT today!
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Back again Laura! I just had to feature this awesome wreath at TFT today!
https://followtheyellowbrickhome.com/inspiring-diy-projects-and-makeovers-at-thursday-favorite-things/
Thanks, Amber!
What a great idea!! I have made a few wreaths using hoses in the past but this one that you made is such a wonderful different take on it!!
Thanks so much for sharing!!
Hugs,
Deb
Thanks, Deb! “A whole new world…” (Disney:)
Lora, this is so fun. I made a garden hose wreath last summer, but I love the different colors you used! Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm–pinned!
Thanks for pinning, Cecilia!
Totally agree with previous comment—“Must. Find. Vintage. Hoses.” I’ve hauled my share of questionable ( to some!?) treasures home, but never would have given old hoses a second thought, until now?. Will be on the lookout- a wreath from hoses would be fabulous on my garden shed! Thanks for the inspiration!
You’re so welcome, Shelly! Hope you find some! I sold several of these at the store years ago, but they were gone so quickly, you probably never saw them!
These are the best repurposed hose wreaths that I’ve seen Love. Absolutely love them!. I would be thrilled to hang them anywhere. Love that you cut them up and intertwined the colors.
Thanks, Tuula! Missed you on this one:(
I’ve seen watering hose wreaths around for a while, now Lora, but your’s absolutely takes the cake! Love the multi-colored hoses you used and the additions of the moss and succulents. Great job with this month’s challenge!!
Thanks, Diana!They’re so fun to make!
Oh, no, I can hear my poor beleagued SO moaning if I stop and pick up MORE “garbage.” I have explained “picklash” and “junkernecking” to him. He always makes the “required” ooh, ahh when I show him a finished project but I can’t see him picturing hose wreathes. I love all wreathes…and gardening…win–win for me!
Yes, there should be therapy for junk spouses, Kathy! My hubs always says, “burnable, right?” He knows that always gets a rise out of me!
Oh my goodness, Lora, I LOVE both of these wreaths! The old garden tools, faucets, and hoses are perfect and the moss adds that perfect touch. I so would love to have the faux succulent one hanging on my door. Time to look for some vintage snakes – pinned 🙂
Thanks for your sweet compliments, Marie! Luckily, there’s always plenty of material to make more…
Love this wreath and the multi-colored hoses you used. Perfect for spring. Visiting from Vintage Charm party.
Thanks, Victoria!
Must. Find. Vintage. Hoses. Must. Find. Vintage. Hoses!!!!!!!
Just totally amazing Lora! You need to tag every magazine with this post. Such a fabulous idea!
Oh, the marketing…! Thanks, Amber;)
Omg…shut up! This is awesome! I love how you’ve got all different colors of hoses intertwined! I wish we could go curbside junkin together!
Tania
You make me laugh out loud, Tania! Yes, I wish we could go junking together, too! Thanks, friend;)
I love both versions of your wreath. And I believe the one with the real succulents will fill in. Especially in the warmer weather. It will look so pretty in your garden.