Nothing concludes a satisfying stint in the yard like neatly wrapping up the hose. But a tranquil afternoon of gardening can deteriorate into a sweaty wrestling match if you have to manhandle 100 feet of synthetic rubber onto a hose holder.
For a portable version, consider a hose reel on wheels. A Swiss-made Small Steel Hose Trolley has a steel frame, rubber wheels, and a comfortably sized hand crank.
A swing arm allows the Yard Butler Wall Mount Swivel Hose Reel to turn 180 degrees so the hose can be unwound at any angle from the wall.
Delight your inner firefighter with this oversize post-mounted number that holds 400 feet of hose on a powder-coated steel frame.
The Liberty Garden Products Multi-Purpose Stainless Steel Hose Reel can be mounted on a wall or in the ground.
A similar version in powder-coated steel, a 3-in-1 Hose Reel capable of holding 200 feet of hose is $69.99 from Home Depot.
The Model 1041 Wall-Mount Hose Reel can be mounted in either a parallel or perpendicular configuration on a wall or fence.
A steel Swiss-made Alba Krapf Metal Hose Reel holds a hose up to 60 meters long; £197.95 from Amazon UK.
A Manual Rewind Hose Reel can be customized to fit several diameters and lengths of garden hose.
A Stainless Steel Hose Reel is available in three finishes—a standard mill finish, a nonreflective satin finish, or a highly polished finish—that resist corrosion.
A swiveling Wall-Mounted Hose Reel has a capacity to spool a 60-meter hose and is £24.99 from Screw Fix.
A Wall Mounted Hose Reel made of die-cast aluminum is painted a dark bronze color and can be mounted for either left- or right-handed operation; $289 from Griot’s Garage.