What to Know About Leaving Your Garden Hose Outside

Garden hoses are designed to live outdoors. In Australian conditions, that’s a given. Most people leave their garden hose connected and outside year-round, and for the most part, that’s perfectly fine.

However, like any outdoor product, a little care can help your garden hose stay flexible, easy to use, and looking good over time. Here’s what to know about leaving your garden hose outside, and how to get the best long-term performance from it.

Can You Leave a Garden Hose Outside?

Yes. A quality garden hose is built to handle outdoor use, including sun exposure, temperature changes, and regular watering.

That said, simple storage habits can help reduce everyday wear and keep your hose performing at its best for longer. It’s less about preventing failure, and more about maintaining performance.

Sun Exposure and Outdoor Conditions

Australian gardens see plenty of sun, and garden hoses are designed with this in mind. Over long periods, constant direct sunlight can gradually affect the outer surface of any hose, especially in areas with intense UV exposure.

Storing your hose out of direct sun when it’s not in use helps preserve flexibility and appearance, but it’s not something you need to stress about day to day.

Heat and Water Pressure

During hot weather, water sitting inside a hose can warm up. Draining your hose after use allows it to cool naturally and reduces pressure on fittings. It’s a simple habit that supports long-term performance, particularly in summer.

Cold Weather and Seasonal Changes

In cooler months, hoses remain perfectly usable outdoors. Draining water after use helps maintain flexibility and protects fittings during colder nights, especially in areas that experience frost.

Keeping Your Garden Safe and Tidy

Beyond performance, good hose storage also helps keep your outdoor space tidy and safe. Storing your hose neatly reduces tangles, kinks, and trip hazards, and makes watering quicker and easier next time.

Easy Ways to Store Your Garden Hose

You don’t need an elaborate setup to look after your hose. A few simple options make a big difference.

• Hose reels: Wall-mounted or portable hose reels keep hoses neatly coiled, protected from prolonged sun exposure, and ready to use.

• Manual storage: Coiling your hose loosely and storing it in a shed or garage works just as well for many homes.

• Drain after use: A quick drain helps your hose reset between watering sessions.

Designed for Australian Conditions

Nylex garden hoses are built with durability in mind and designed to handle everyday outdoor use. With features like UV protection, anti-kink design, and reinforced construction, they’re made to perform reliably in Australian gardens.

Whether you choose a classic garden hose, soaker hose, or weeper hose, simple storage habits help maintain performance without changing how you use your garden day to day.

Built to Last, Easy to Look After

Leaving your garden hose outside is normal, and with a quality hose, it’s not a problem. A little care simply helps keep it easy to handle, neat to store, and ready whenever you need it.

Explore the Nylex range of garden hoses and hose storage solutions, designed for reliable performance in Australian conditions.