Almost of all of us have been there -- that annoying feeling when your hose kinks up, snakes around, and all of the sudden the water stops flowing. It's a rite of passage for gardeners, and instead of continually replacing hoses, it may be avoidable, or put off a bit, by starting with a good hose. This means spending a bit more, but wouldn't you rather spend now than have to deal with frustration and a new hose later?
Here are some pointers from Andrew that you should consider when purchasing a hose.
1. It's good to start at the end with a solid brass nozzle. Think about if you ran over it with a car -- would it still be intact and dent-free?
2. Try multi-ply hoses. These tends to have better water flow.
3. Sometimes we get a bit lazy and leave a hose on the lawn, rather than coiling and stowing it. A hose that is UV-stabilized will be able to withstand the heat of the sun without cracking.
4. Once you buy your hose, using it properly will continue its sustainability. Here's how that's done: Face the spigot, or where you connect the hose to the initial water supply, and walk backward pulling the hose out as you walk. This will help avoid all the kinks, spurts and water stoppages. It will also allow you to guide the hose away from any pots that could be knocked over while you water.
5. A good, handy sprinkler is the perfect companion to a good hose, as well as a quality shut-off valve. Tony prefers a brass shut-off valve and a watering wand to a shut off trigger, and he says it's far more convenient than having to go back to the water faucet to turn off the water. He likes the Dramm Water Wand because of its length and durability. He finds that the trigger grip multifunction nozzles rarely last through a single season.
What is your favorite hose and why? Let us know.
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Posted by: naoto | May 14, 2008 at 08:56 AM