How to Make a Garden Hose Wreath

Garden hose wreaths are unique and artistic conversation pieces. With a little time and a few supplies, you can turn a used garden hose into a wreath decorated with artificial flowers. These wreaths are an easy way to reuse an old hose and add a rustic feel to your home or garden.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Scissors, sharp blade or box cutter
• Small-gauge wire or craft wire
• Garden hose
• Measuring tape
• Ribbon or twine
• Artificial flowers and decorations

Building the Wreath's Frame

1. Measure your garden hose with measuring tape. To make a large wreath, measure 72 inches. For a small wreath, measure 36 inches.
2. Cut the garden hose to the desired length using a sharp box cutter, blade or sturdy pair of scissors.
3. Lay the garden hose on a table or flat surface and form your wreath shape. It can be either round or oval.
4. Wrap the hose around at least 3 times. Try to get the ends of the hose on opposite sides of the wreath. The diameter of the wreath should be 24 inches for a large wreath and 12 inches for a small wreath.
5. Bind the ends of wreath with small-gauge wire. Wrap the wire around at least 6 times on each side to make sure the wreath doesn't fall apart.

Adding Decorations to the Wreath

6. Gather your artificial flowers, ribbons, twine or any other decorations you wish to add to your wreath.
7. Cut your twine or ribbon 144 inches long for a large wreath or 36 inches for a small wreath.
8. Wrap the twine or ribbon around the hose tightly. Tie it in a knot at the bottom of the wreath. Using small-gauge or craft wire, secure the ribbon or twine to the the hose.
9. Place your flowers and decorations on the wreath. Rearrange them until you like the look of the design.
10. Secure your flowers and decorations to the wreath using small-gauge wire. You can now hang your wreath for everyone to enjoy.

Tips & Warnings

• When cutting the hose, you can cut off the faucet attachment if you like but it is not necessary.
• Some hoses are very thick. You may have to poke a hole in the hose before you begin cutting.
• For best results, cover any visible wire with flowers or decorations.