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Which is better, rubber or vinyl hose?
Rubber hose will last longer and will not kink as easily. However, it is heavier and more cumbersome to...
I notice there is quite a price range in hoses. What do I get for my money?
The less expensive hose is ½” and not reinforced. Medium-priced hoses are usually 5/8” and have some reinforcement in the walls....
I have a good hose but it has a small break in the middle, can I patch this?
Cut out the bad section and connect the two lengths with a hose mender. Simply slide on the compression fitting and screw on the...
What is the best way to water a lawn?
Once a week for an extended period (slow watering) rather than more often for shorter periods of time. This allows moisture to go deeper...
I have a large area to water, but I don’t want to be bothered with moving the sprinkler
. Use a traveling sprinkler, it moves under its own power along a track of hose and has an automatic shutoff...
Is there a sprinkler that I can restrict to a small rectangular area between two buildings?
Yes, an oscillating sprinkler can be set so that it will direct water to a specific area. There are also pattern...
What is an impulse sprinkler and what are its advantages?
It will water a large area, with minimum...
I have a small garden bed near a spigot that needs frequent watering. What type of hose should I buy?
A coil hose is probably your best...
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