Don't toss out those old garden hoses!
Exercise your frugal wisdom and recycle them.
Here are some ways to repurpose them:
My favorite way to recycle old garden hoses is to poke holes to make a soaker hose or a really cheap sprinkler-type system. Those soaker hoses can be expensive! Don't forget to plug the end of the hose.
Cut the hose to a desired length and attach to the faucet for filling buckets.
Cut 1 to 2 foot pieces . . . thread onto wire or rope and use to stablize young trees on stakes. The hose helps to prevent damage on the trunk/bark of the tree.
Poke holes in the hose and plug the end of the hose . . . use as misters on patios. Misters can be very expensive!
Cut about a 5-inch length, slit it lengthwise, wrap it around the handle of a bucket, and tape it closed with duct tape. Makes an awesome grip for the bucket!
Slit the hose lengthwise, cut to size, to protect saw blades.
