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evenly and is ready for use at any time.
Gardening enthusiasts will know just how
important that is.
The GARDENA range of hose boxes has
been expanded to include a new garden
hose box that can be fixed into the ground
using a metal ground spike. This compact
hose box offers even more flexibility by
rotating 360°.

Using the Gardena hose boxes requires
minimal effort and exertion. Simply pull
the hose out to the desired length in short-
interval stops. To roll it up automatically,
a short tug of the hose activates the
RollControl function which safely and
5. Garden roses Rose Gloves are indispensable for the steadily guides the hose back into the hose
When planning to plant roses, ensure that planting and maintenance of roses. box.
the area chosen in the garden has enough Puncture-resistant Kevlar® material on the
room for the roses to flourish. Soak the roots palms and fingers of the gloves, as well 7. Scheduled irrigation
in water for a few hours before planting as long cuffs, protect hands and lower During the hot months, regular watering is
them in the new bed. Dig a generously forearms when working with thorny plants. necessary to keep plants healthy. This can
sized hole and add some bone meal and become bothersome if you are irrigating
compost to help the roses get started. 6. Watering manually. However, water controls make
Roses don’t like being crowded, so be sure During the gardening season, watering it very easy to manage. More importantly,
to leave enough space between the plants. of your plants needs to happen fairly the best time to water plants is either early
Lavender is a classic companion plant, regularly. It therefore makes perfect sense morning or late evening. This is the ideal
with minimal nutrient requirements, that that the hose is instantly ready to use and time, as evaporation levels are at their
supports the growth of the neighbouring can be safely stored away just as quickly lowest. GARDENA Water Control takes
roses. Once the roses have rooted deeply afterwards, free from tangles and well care of watering automatically and the
and are able to draw water and nutrients protected against dirt and damage. wide range of controls ensures that there
from deeper soil layers, herbs can be added is a suitable model for every watering
to the bed as well. Combining the queen of The GARDENA Wall-Mounted Hose Box has requirement. Water Controls connect
flowers with ground-covering herbs such as already proven itself amongst passionate directly onto the tap and control the supply
thyme and oregano, makes for a particularly gardeners. The integrated hose guide of water to mobile sprinklers and drip-
enticing and fragrant experience. ensures that the hose is always rolled up system irrigation.

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