Grrrr- the garden hose is my nemesis. I am interested in what everyone posts here- my hose holders go unused. They currently serve merely as objects to get the hose caught on, because they are such a pain in the butt to coil the hose around.
Renee

I don't have a picture, but I keep mine curled up in a large, round terra cotta planter pot.

We don't use them because if you need water in a hurry, they're a PITA. :)

We keep it coiled under the faucet. In the summer the hose is so soft it's easy to lay it in a coil shape and have the area look neat.

Like Hosenemesis, I have a love/hate relationship with our garden hoses. They pull over chairs, trip me, constantly kink and catch on things. But, they are handy for watering my gardens ;^D
Unlike Fun, I can't coil mine in a pot or I'd end up having a snake, spider or scorpions taking up residence with it.
This is a timely thread, though, as just the other day DH & I ordered one of Sears' "RL Flo-Master (retractible) Reel with Hose & Nozzle" and it should arrive today or tomorrow. I'll post back on how well it does once it arrives and DH gets it mounted in my garden.
Lynn
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We have 2 wall-mounted cast aluminum hose reels. They make rewinding the hose a breeze! I keep a bottle of soap and extra nozzles on the shelf.

Here is a link that might be useful: cast aluminum hose reel

natal, that is very attractive. We have a similar reel mounted just inside our garage door but it's a plastic material; functional but ugly, and it takes care of the front and side of the house. For the back of the house I just leave the hose draped/twisted/tangled on the patio. I would not have the patience to coil it in a pot, though I like the look. I am going to check into the one you posted. Thanks much.

A mag wheel.
My husband mounted a mag wheel (yes,the wheel from a car that holds your tire on). It's aluminum and hose fits perfectly around it.
Guys like it.

Lazydaisynot, before the aluminum we had plastic. I was surprised dh spent the money on the aluminum, but it's worth it.

I don't have one of these, but it looks like an interesting idea.

I have hose hangers on the side of the house and some free standing ones, but I'm lazy and don't always rewrap the hose!

Here is a link that might be useful: hose hanger

I'd show you mine, but just last week I smashed it to pieces with my splitting maul so it would fit in the garbage can. It was one of those heavy plastic boxes with a lift up lid where the hose (theoretically) wound around a cylinder inside.

I am so happy now.

Thanks, natal. The plastic one we have is very sturdy but too ugly for the patio. I'm betting DH will be happy to know about the option you posted.

I really like the reel natal listed (just hate drilling into my brick) and I may put one on the side of the house!

Below is what I keep on our deck tho it's probably not as attractive as you'd like. Our deck is nearly the full length of the house and it was the best solution since it's battery powered (no back strain!). I only have to recharge the battery once a year, and I just step on a recessed pedal to wind up the hose.
I hide it with a couple of planters if we have company.

Here is a link that might be useful: Hose reel

We have one mounted and one free-standing Rapid Reel. I have to say after years of plastic ones that fell apart, these are the best we have ever had. They are so easy to reel in and out, too. Someone on the Texas Gardening forum recommended them to me, and we bought them a few years ago. They are also still made in the USA!

Here is a link that might be useful: Rapid Reel Hose Reels

hosenemesis- your name cracks me up! I had to check your profile (to see whether you created it today) and am in AWE of your garden. Find that PVC! You must spend so much time watering those beautiful beds/area. BTW - which hose holder(s) do you have, that you dislike so much?

fun2behere -- I don't think we'd have the patience to curl the hose up in a planter pot; plus, need a lot to reach far ends of front lawn.

oakleyok - that's what we had too, on a covered patio, but we bumped out the front of our house 5' last summer and no longer have the overhang (or the spigot). DH installed one this past week, dangerously close to my budding hydrangeas.

lynninnewmexico - the deer would move in ours, if they could! Let us know how yours works.

natal - that is really pretty, definitely one to research.

katyb - Now you will have to post a picture so we can see :)

rafor - hmmm. Jury's out on that one. Having to tug, twist and snap might be a little too much. (Say, is that at all like the bend and snap? I'm just picturing the neighbors watching :) ...

Lazydaisynot- that's what I am concerned about (this will be in the front of the house).

annz - battery powered? What a concept. Even DD and DS might be able to figure out that one.

texanjana - Those sound great, very much what I was hoping for with this thread. Thanks!

As soon as Speedy the Computer gets home from the computer hospital I'll post a photo of my gorgeous ornate iron hose holder that I curse on a daily basis, oldbat2be. Love your moniker too.

Katyb. Your hose reel sounds awesome. Kudos to brilliant husband.
Renee

We have something that looks like a trellis. It is very easy to get the hose on and off. We can also pull it out of the ground and move it to the front if need be.

Here is a link that might be useful: Lowe's trellis

I ordered a stainless steel hose hanger a while back that I really like. I found it while searching google. It is called a Dura-Loop Saddle. Sorry, no pictures.

My retractible hose holder from Sears finally arrived, very late. I wil never order anything from Sears again . . . what a fiasco! Anyhoo, DH has promised to get it up and mounted this weekend for me. In the meantime, I'm still tripping over my constantly kinking old hose.
Lynn