Every home in America eventually will find many uses for the good old garden hose. Before you purchase one however, consider a few of these tips.

1. Decide what length garden hose is right. Hoses come in 25 foot increments. How large is your yard? For small yards, a 25 footer may be all you need. Keep in mind though that they longer the hose, the lower the pressure will be when the water finally reaches the end. If you have front and back yard spigots, consider two 25 foot hoses, one for front and back.

Another question to consider is: how far from the water supply is your garden? If your garden is at the end of your back yard and the only spigot you have is in the front of the house, a 100 foot hose might be the only option. Keep in mind that hoses link together easily so an additional 25 feet in length is achieved simply by link another hose to the end.

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