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Watering & Irrigation
Consistent watering keeps a lawn and garden alive through summer, whether you use hoses, sprinklers, timers or a smart controller. We compare these on coverage, durability, water efficiency and ease of setup, and flag which smart options are genuinely worth the extra cost.
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Editor’s top picks
Hand-selected★ BEST NON-EXPANDABLE ALTERNATIVE
Flexzilla Garden Hose 5/8 in. x 50 ft
★ BEST OVERALL
Continental Commercial Grade 5/8 in. x 100 ft. Rubber Garden Hose
★ BEST ALL-AROUND
Dramm 12375 One Touch Nozzle
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Budget Oscillating Sprinklers That Still Adjust: Melnor Turbo 2800, Eden Essential and Eden Metal
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Small Yard? These Three Oscillating Sprinklers Dial Down to a Strip of Lawn
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Small Garden? These Three Drip Irrigation Kits Fit Raised Beds, Containers and Patios
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Budget Drip Irrigation Kit Buying Guide: Three 100-Foot Kits With the Most Pieces per Dollar
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Drip Irrigation Kit for Beginners: Three Complete Kits You Can Lay in an Afternoon
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A Drip Irrigation Kit Buying Guide: How to Choose Tubing, Emitters, Regulator, Filter and Zone Size
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Oscillating Sprinkler Buying Guide: How to Choose One for Your Lawn Size and Water Pressure
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Why Does My Soaker Hose Have Uneven Water Flow? Pressure, Length, Slope and Clogged Pores Explained
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How to Stop a Sprinkler From Watering the Sidewalk: Adjustments for Hose-End and In-Ground Heads
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Best Sprinkler for a Lawn With a Steep Slope: Three Low-Rate Sprinklers That Soak In Instead of Running Off
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Consistent watering keeps a lawn and garden alive through summer, whether you use hoses, sprinklers, timers or a smart controller. We compare these on coverage, durability, water efficiency and ease of setup, and flag which smart options are genuinely worth the extra cost.