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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 ALL-AROUND
Dramm 12375 One Touch Nozzle
★ BEST NON-EXPANDABLE ALTERNATIVE
Flexzilla Garden Hose 5/8 in. x 50 ft
★ BEST OVERALL
Eley Polypropylene Hose Reel
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Best Sprinkler Timer for Multiple Garden Zones: Three Four-Zone Hose Timers From Smart to Simple
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Best Watering Wand for Hanging Flower Baskets: Three Wands That Reach, Shower Gently and Shut Off at the Thumb
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Best Drip Irrigation Kit for Raised Vegetable Beds: Three Kits From Plug-In Grid to Pro-Grade
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Best Soaker Hose for Sandy Soil Gardens: Three Hoses That Deliver Water Slowly Enough to Stay in the Root Zone
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Best Sprinkler for an L-Shaped Yard: Three Sprinklers That Cover a Corner Lot Without Two Hoses
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Best Sprinkler for a Long Narrow Lawn: Three Oscillating Sprinklers With Width Control
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Flex-Drain Downspout Adaptor 2-Pack Review: From Rectangular Downspout to Round Pipe
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Best Downspout to Pipe Adaptor
Rain Harvesting Tank Gauge Review: A Dial That Says How Much Rain Is Left
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Best Tank Level Gauge
NDS 247 Spee-D Channel Drain End Cap Review: Closing the Run Properly
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Best Channel Drain End Cap
NDS 41P8 4 Inch Cleanout Plug Review: The Access Point a Yard Drain Needs
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Best Yard Drain Cleanout PlugConsistent 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.