5 Things To Do with a Garden Hose

Think a simple garden-variety hose is nothing special? You’re way off. This green tube can come in handy for repelling birds, safety-proofing swings, and more.

From: Extraordinary Uses for Ordinary Things, Reader's Digest Canada

Put your hose to the test:

if it flattens when you step on it, it’s not sturdy and weather resistant and won’t live up to gardening duties.

Tags: water | garden hose. swing-set | garden

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