If you are looking to buy a new water hose you will quickly learn there are a variety of hoses available. In order to choose the best one for your needs it is good to know a little bit about the different types available. It may be best to have a couple different types, but if you are short on space, or money, you may want to choose the one that will give you the most functionality.

Round Hoses

A typical garden hose is round and usually 1/2 to 3/4 inch in diameter. While 1/2 inch is sufficient for watering the garden or using a sprinkler if you need greater water pressure you may want to get one that is larger in diameter.

When it comes to length they are usually anywhere from 25 feet to 100 feet. If you have a small space it is better to go with a shorter one so you don't have to drag the excess around with you. But if you plant to use it for multiple purposes make sure you have enough length to for all of your needs; other than a little extra weight having a little excess is better with this type of hose.

Round hoses are pretty flexible. You can attach a sprinkler to water the garden or lawn. You can add a sprayer attachment to wash the car or the patio. Or you can use it without an attachment.

Flat Hoses

A sprinkler hose is a type of flat hose that has evenly spaced tiny holes on one side of it. It is placed on the ground with the holes facing up, when the pressure of the water is forced through the sprinkler hose it creates a fine spray that works well for newly seeded grass or gardens.

Another type of flat hose is the soaker hose. This type also has tiny holes on one side, but this one is placed with the holes facing down. This allows the water to seep into the ground at a slow but continuous rate. This type is good for dry or windy climates as it helps cut down on water evaporation.

While flat hoses are less versatile they do help fulfill a specific need.

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