Regular watering is essential for great lawn and garden health, and at Ace, we stock a wide selection of garden hoses to suit all kinds of yards. Choose from coil, expandable and heavy-duty hoses for regular watering, including kink-resistant options for easier use and soaker hoses for an irrigation solution that's economical and quick to install.
Efficient Watering with Coil Garden Hoses
Coil garden hoses are traditional and familiar, providing long lengths of hose for large gardens that store neatly on a reel when not in use. When choosing a coiled hose, it's important to consider the materials used to make it. Polyurethane and rubber hybrids tend to weigh less and be more kink resistant. By comparison, vinyl water hoses can be difficult to maneuver as they're heavier and have a strong coil memory making them prone to twisting and kinking.
Compact Storage with Expandable Hoses
An expandable garden hose has a thin, flexible lining inside a woven, fiber jacket, and swells to full size only when filled with water. Plus, it doesn't have any coil memory so it's less likely to kink or split. An expandable hose is easy to store as it collapses to a compact shape when the water is turned off.
Efficient Direct Watering with Soaker Hoses
For watering beds without carrying a garden hose or watering can around, our soaker hoses make a convenient low-cost alternative to a regular sprinkler system. Simply wind one around your yard under a thin layer of soil or mulch, turn on the supply and it'll slowly release water directly to your plants' roots. Soaker hoses deliver lots of water per hour at the turn of a faucet, with reduced evaporation compared to regular hoses and no risk of damage to delicate plants from high-pressure water jets.
What to Consider When Choosing a Garden Hose
We carry a selection of garden hoses to suit any home or garden setup. Whether you're looking for a lightweight garden hose or a premium heavy-duty design, consider the following factors when making your decision:
- Flexibility: Many hoses will kink so be sure to select one that can wrap around a hose reel easily and roll or unroll without twisting.
- Durability: A heavy-duty water hose has the strength to withstand frequent use and harsh conditions with crush-proof construction.
- Hose diameter: The diameter of the hose will affect how much water pumps through it, which influences the pressure and weight of the hose.
- Drinking water: If any people or animals intend to drink from the hose, it's important to get one that's approved by the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF). You'll also need an approved hose if you wish to fill a swimming pool or connect it to an RV.
- Material: Polyurethane and hybrids tend to be more kink-resistant and are lighter in weight, while water hoses made from vinyl are cheaper but heavier and tend to kink more.
- Length: Factor in how far you need the hose to stretch to reach the right area, remembering that hoses that are too long will waste more water.
Water Hose Nozzles and Sprinklers
After you've decided on the right hose for your needs, browse through our collection of add-on nozzles and wands to help you control the way the water flows. From nozzles with single or multi-spray patterns to adjustable nozzles in a range of materials, Ace has what you’re looking for. And with plenty of above-ground sprinklers and garden hose connectors to hook your hose up to, keeping your lawn and backyard healthy and lush has never been easier.
Shop Garden Hoses, Soaker Hoses and More at Ace
Whether you want a hose for watering your garden, washing your car or cleaning your patio and siding, our garden hoses department has the products you're looking for. If you need any advice on which kind of water hose is right for you, visit your local Ace hardware store and we can help you pick the right option for your projects.
