Garden Hoses

A hose is a flexible hollow tube designed to carry fluids from one location to another. Hoses are also sometimes called pipes (the word pipe usually refers to a rigid tube, whereas a hose is usually a flexible one), or more generally tubing.

Difference between a hose and a pipe

A pipe is a round tubular to distribute fluids and gases, designated by a nominal pipe size that represents a rough indication of the pipe conveyance capacity.A tube is a round, rectangular, squared or oval hollow section measured by outside diameter and wall thickness. A good garden hose should last five to ten years, but many home owners replace a hose every ear or two because of leaks, cracks or rot. How to prolong the life of your hoses? Do not buy an extra-long hose.

What to do with an old garden hose?

• Use it as a landscaping tool,
• Use it to protect newly planted trees,
• Turn the hose into a large water level,
• Use the hose as a grip or handle for a bucket,
• The garden hose can be used as a tool hanger as well,
• Unclogging a down spout.