A garden hose is an important piece of equipment for homeowners who have a yard or lawn. They make the watering process easier and more convenient.
However, not every garden hose is designed the same. Although, there are several factors to distinguish them. One of them that we are going to explore is the aspect of different garden hose types.
1. Standard Garden Hose
These hoses are mostly made of plastic, sometimes with multiple layers or reinforcing webs. They are available in both light-duty and heavy-duty models.
The light duty garden hose can be used for basic home lawn care. It is ideal for watering plants and flowers. For smaller home gardens with the usual vegetables and plants, a standard garden hose would be a good choice.
Heavy-duty hoses can be used in many areas, including farms, workplaces and high-traffic areas. These hoses are made of kink-resistant materials that can support weight loads. These hoses tend to be more expensive.
2. Soaker Garden Hose
Garden irrigation is a common use for soaker hoses. These hoses are made of rubber and plastic and have porous walls. When the hose is opened, water seeps out of the thousands of small holes in the hose. This allows water to seep into the soil or ground.
Soaker hoses can be laid directly on the ground, preferably under a layer of mulch, or buried under the surface. This is usually done in large vegetable gardens. Soaker hoses are short and work best in relatively flat areas. Good water pressure will be required to ensure that water infiltrates along the length of the soaker hose.
3. Coiled Garden Hose
Coiled hoses are made into tight spirals, in order to save space. They are usually shorter than garden hoses and are suitable for hand watering in small areas, such as on a balcony or patio. Because of the coils, these hoses cannot be stretched to their full length. A 25-foot hose may only stretch 15 to 20 feet.
Storage can be tricky. Coiled hose cannot be stored on a reel. If placed in a large container or storage bin, it will soon become tangled. Standing and wall-mounted hangers are good choices for storing coiled hose.
4. Expandable Garden Hose
These hoses are light in weight and thinner in diameter, but they can expand up to three times when filled with water. Expandable hoses can deliver ample water flow comparable to regular hoses.
While they are easy to store and use, over time, expandable hoses become less able to shrink, making them difficult to store or coil. Expandable hoses can also burst if exposed to high water pressure, or if the hose is placed in direct sunlight. This is because the inner tube is very flexible and thin.
Many people like the lightweight nature of expandable hoses. These hoses should be kept out of direct sunlight and treated with care (most often they have plastic fittings that crack easily, but some hoses have brass fittings).
5. Flat Garden Hose
Flat garden hoses look similar to a fireman's hose. They are round when filled with water, but flatten out when empty. They are light and easy to roll up, but they will take up more space in use than traditional hoses because you have to unroll the entire hose before you can turn on the water.
Flat garden hoses are flexible and easy to bend. And because they are mostly made of plastic materials, they also have the problem of bursting easily.
Summary
Although it is a simple piece of equipment, garden hoses should be purchased with care. Therefore, the first factor to consider when purchasing a garden hose is the right type. We explore these options in depth in this article.
There are many different garden hoses that we have not mentioned. There is no single best choice among them. Each model has its advantages and disadvantages. We hope this article has shared some information to help you make an informed choice.
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