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Keeping your shrubs lush and your flowers blooming.
Whether you have a huge vegetable garden, containers full of flowers or newly planted evergreen shrubs and perennials, a garden hose is an indispensable tool that every gardener needs. The right hose makes watering chores much easier and more efficient. Choosing the right hose also means you won't be fighting with kinks or leaky fittings that waste water.
When shopping, figure out the best length for your needs. Garden hoses typically come in lengths of 25, 50, 75 or 100 feet. You also can connect shorter hoses if you need to reach an area far away from your water source, such as if you're trying to get grass to grow in a far corner of your yard. Use a tape measure to figure out what's most practical for your garden.
In addition, consider diameter: Hoses may be 1/2 to 3/4 inch in diameter; obviously, the larger hose the more water that is delivered in a shorter amount of time. Fittings may be brass or stainless, which are more durable and crush-resistant than plastic, which has a tendency to drip. And if you, the kids or your dog like to take a quick sip out of the garden hose, you'll want one that says "drinking water safe." Ahead, browse our top picks for the best hoses for your garden.
Available in six bright colors and both 1/2-inch and 5/8-inch diameters, this hose is a perennial favorite of gardeners. It's made in the USA and is flexible to -25 degrees. It also comes with a lifetime guarantee.
This lightweight hose is so much easier to drag around the garden! It's also made in America, boasts heavy-duty brass fittings, and is drinking water safe. It even comes in fun colors such as purple!
With brass fittings, a latex inner layer, and a woven polyester covering, this expandable hose is a real space-saver. It expands three times its length, yet it weighs a third of traditional rubber hoses. With more than 13,000 five-star reviews, it's a customer favorite on Amazon. It even comes with a sprayer head. However, be aware that there's no warranty.
This stainless steel hose with aluminum fittings resists kinks. Reviewers say it's incredibly lightweight with a steady water flow. It has a five-year warranty.
A soaker hose, which allows a slow, steady drip of water, is ideal for watering perennial beds, gardens, and new plantings without standing there and holding the hose on it. It's also a more precise delivery of water to the root zone. This one rolls up flat for minimal storage space and has a lifetime warranty.
If you need a lot of hose, this medium-duty hose is budget-priced for longer lengths (75 feet or more). It's made in the USA and comes with a lifetime warranty.