The Right Equipment for Your Watering Needs

06/24/10

A good gardener knows that one key to maintaining a beautiful lawn and garden throughout the summer is regular watering.  But maybe you’re working with less than perfect equipment, and that makes getting that precious water on your yard a real chore.

There’s really more to all of this than you might think. For example, getting the right size and quality of garden hose can make a big difference in efficiently distributing water. And did you know there are five different categories of lawn sprinklers?  Yeah, this is all “garden nerd” stuff, but surprisingly interesting. And if you take the time to read up on some of the details about hoses, couplings, hose reels and sprinklers, you might end up saving yourself some time and money. It’s always nice to have the right tool for the job, isn’t it? So check out this incredibly detailed article on the Ace Hardware web site on watering equipment. I think you’ll be glad you did.

Mike Frattallone