Should you buy one of those pocket hoses – or go old school?

Those new pocket hoses are easy-to-handle and improving in quality. 

But if you need a hose you can rely on – stick with rubber. A lot of hoses may look the same but there’s actually a big difference. There’s nothing like a rubber hose. They’re more durable and wont kink and split as easily as vinyl or mesh. Also, check the end before you buy. The best hoses have a collar and an octagonal brass coupling which prevents breaks and leaks.

Finally, get the right length. Longer hoses are more expensive and a lot heavier and harder to wrangle if you don’t need the length. And the longer the hose, the lower the water pressure will be.