Difficulty: Easy
Instructions
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Step 1
Decide what length garden hose is right. How large is your yard? How far from the water supply is your garden?
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Step 2
Think about the price range. Hoses can vary widely in price, but expect to spend about $20-30 for a good quality, 50-foot hose.
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Step 3
Think carefully before buying a cheap hose. Poor quality hoses have a very short life expectancy and are prone to kink up when in use. Instead, look for a heavy-duty six-ply hose.
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Step 4
OTHER FEATURES? "BURST STRENGTH"? COUPLINGS? WARRANTIES? ACCESSORIES?
Comments
iowasnowboarder said
on 9/21/2007 Check out www.greatterrain.com for a "drink safe" high quality garden hose.
claquet said
on 8/28/2007 I second Eugene's comment. Why would I want to water my plants and fruit trees with a hose that contains these harmful substances? I see no mention of this question in most of the literature. A couple say they're "drinking water safe." Does this cover it? Who looks out for this issue on behalf of consumers?
Richard Kuller
EugeneColleen said
on 6/26/2007 Why does my new garden hose have this warning on the back of the label?
"This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling."
Is it safe to use this hose to water my vegetable garden? If not, how do I find a garden hose that doesn't contain carcinogenic or teratogenic substances?
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 My cousin gave me a hose as a wedding gift. Both my new wife and I thought that it was a very thoughtful gesture. I would say knowing the recipent is the key.