DIY The Most Functional Gardening Cleanup Station On A Budget

Although gardening produces flowers and greenery that look stunning, the process can get dirty. This hands-on task often requires gardeners to wash their hands, gloves, and shoes. It helps to do this outside of the house at an outdoor washing station to avoid bringing dirt indoors. However, what if you don't have one? Rather than simply rinsing off with your garden hose, consider creating an affordable and functional gardening cleanup station. You can do this by attaching a hose splitter and small spout to your hose, hanging a wire shower rack onto it, and placing floor tiles underneath this setup.

Add cleaning and hygiene supplies to the shower rack to keep them within reach. Consider stocking it with soap, scrubbing brushes, and towels. You will then be able to rinse dirt off of your shoes, disinfect your gardening tools, and wash your hands super easily. If you would like to jazz up this DIY, feel free to add decor to make it more aesthetically pleasing. You may want to place a plant nearby or prop up a water-resistant decorative wash station sign. There are so many ways to really make this project your own to ensure it suits your needs and preferences.

To build your budget-friendly cleanup station, start by attaching a hose splitter to your outdoor faucet. Consider using the Sanpaint Garden Hose Splitter since it is an affordable option with good reviews. Screw your hose into one of the nozzles on one side of the splitter, and attach a smaller hose piece to the other side. You can use this to make it easier to dispense water for hand washing. Alternatively, you could attach a product like the Danco Indoor-Outdoor Faucet to make cleaning even easier. Just make sure that whichever attachment you select is compatible with your outdoor faucet so that it screws into place.

After your faucet and hose setup is complete, go ahead and hang a shower rack over the top of the faucet. Fill it with whatever supplies you'd like to have on hand. If you like to keep your gardening tool storage area clean, consider adding the products you use to scrub dirt off of those as well. Finally, you also have the option to lay outdoor floor tiles behind your cleaning area to add aesthetic appeal. Consider using the THYOI Interlocking Deck Tiles if you are a fan of the look shown above. Otherwise, opt for any other design you prefer. If you like to organize your gardening tools outside rather than indoors, you may want to store them in a waterproof box near your new cleaning station. This way, you can store tools right after you finish cleaning them. Just don't forget to dry them thoroughly beforehand so that they do not rust.