For almost all the homeowners who have got a yard will most likely want to have a garden hose as one of their home maintenance accessories. In fact, for a serious gardener who spends most of the free time taking care of the garden - a garden hose is a necessity. It is necessary and it is popular. A garden hose adds absolute convenience in maintaining your garden. With the popularity, there are various types of garden hoses to choose from. These are manufactured in different materials and can be purchased along with a host of connectors.

Most of the garden hoses are constructed of various types of materials such as, rubber, polyurethane, vinyl, or recycled rubber. Of these the vinyl hoses are the least expensive but they have the shortest life span. Rubber and reinforced rubber hoses are slightly on the higher side and also more flexible, hence they will most likely outlast a cheap vinyl hose. Another option is a hose with an added layer of outer cord nylon reinforcement. This kind is best to resist abrasion and wear. Diameter is an important consideration for a garden hose. Usually hose diameters come in four sizes: ½", 5/8", ¾", and 1". The price of a garden hose may vary according to the construction material and also the diameter.