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Garden shower.  Why a garden shower is essential in summer. In summer, there’s hardly anything more refreshing than a quick cool-down in your own garden. A garden shower is just the thing for that – provided you know what to look out for. I still remember installing my first garden shower and making a few mistakes. The water sprayed everywhere but where I wanted it, and the floor became muddy and slippery. But with a few simple tricks, you can turn your garden shower into a true summer hero.

Wooden garden shower
Wooden garden shower

If you spend a lot of time in the garden, especially with children or after gardening, a shower like this is a great option. Models with solar water heating are particularly practical, as they warm the water by a few degrees. This provides significantly more comfort and significantly extends your outdoor shower time.

The most important tips for the right location and construction of the garden shower

The location of your garden shower makes a huge difference. I initially set up my shower next to the patio, but it quickly got cold once the sun went down. So I moved it closer to the south side of the house, where it gets sun all day long—since then, showering outside has been a real pleasure.

stainless steel garden shower
stainless steel garden shower

Another aspect that’s often underestimated is the subfloor. Grass as a shower floor isn’t a good idea: It quickly becomes muddy and slippery, and dirt splashes up. A small wooden or stone platform with a drain is much better here. It also looks much neater and ensures pleasant hygiene.

Garden shower with solar
Garden shower with solar

Finally, the water supply shouldn’t be neglected. Simply connecting the garden hose is quick and easy, but if the water pressure fluctuates or you have to turn the water off frequently, you should definitely install a flow regulator or pressure reducer. Otherwise, your refreshing shower quickly becomes a gamble as to whether enough water comes out of the nozzle.

Table: Garden shower – Dos and Don’ts at a glance

Theme
DOS
Don’ts
Location
Choose south side, sunny spot
Cool, shady places
Floor
Wooden or stone platform with drain
Shower directly on grass or soil
Water heating
Use solar water heaters
Only cold water from the hose
Water pressure
Install flow regulator/pressure reducer
Connect directly without pressure regulation
Construction
Carefully fasten, stable construction
Quickly set up anywhere without any security
use
After gardening or splashing around
Jumping into the shower with dirty shoes
Garden shower with privacy screen
Garden shower with privacy screen

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