8 Best Garden Hoses to Buy in 2023

AS warmer weather approaches, more and more people are exploring ways they can spend time outside.

For those looking to get into gardening, whether that be growing their own produce or spicing their space up with some flowers, it's important to make sure you’ve got the right gear.

One of the essentials you’ll need to get your garden in tip-top shape is a garden hose.

Here are some of our favorite garden hoses on the market right now.

As always price and availability may vary based on the time and location of your purchase.

The best garden hoses all have a few things in common.

First, they need to be long enough that you can comfortably water the entirety of your garden with them.

Next, you’re going to want to make sure your hose is durable; it will live outside after all.

Below are some great garden hoses ranging in price that you can choose from based on how much you’re looking to spend and your other garden supplies.

This hose is extremely lightweight and flexible while still being durable in all kinds of weather conditions, plus it's available in a variety of different lengths and two colors.

The hose is made from 100% polyether-based polyurethane that meets FDA and NSF standards, and comes equipped with solid-brass fittings with a chrome-plated finish that is extremely durable to keep your hose both crush-proof and corrosion-proof.

This 50-foot extendable water hose makes for easy storage thanks to its extra flexible four-layer polyester cover, which also prevents the hose from kinking up as you use it.

While not in use the hose starts out at 17 feet, but once the water starts flowing the hose springs into action and expands to over three times its original length so you can make sure you cover every inch of your garden.

This lightweight and durable garden hose is easy to move around your outdoor spaces, making easy work of watering and cleaning tasks.

The four-layer construction allows this Gilmour hose to flex without kinking, the 250 psi burst strength pairs with an abrasion-resistant polished cover to deliver exceptional durability, and the crush-resistant metal couplings and included washers deliver a tight seal.

With a stunning turquoise coating and gold brass details, these deluxe hoses are of the highest quality and go perfectly with all of Garden Glory's nozzles and wall mounts.

Plus when it's all wrapped up it looks like a cute little purse, which you can't say about most other hoses.

This is the auto-expanding/contracting hose that earned The Best rating from the Hammacher Schlemmer Institute thanks to its contraction speed, ease of use, and durability.

The hose is available in lengths of 50 feet, 75 feet, and 100 feet.

The coil design of this garden hose helps prevent tangles, knots, and kinks while also making storage extremely easy.

It also features crush-resistant solid brass fittings and top-grade polyurethane hose tubing ensuring reliable use season after season, and in our eyes, it's sort of cute.

Possibly the list entry with the most versatility, the garden hoses from Pottery Barn come in four different lengths ranging from 25 to 100 feet, four different colors, and even different thickness options in regular and slim.

Regardless of the specifications you opt for, this garden hose is extremely lightweight, won't kink, and makes a stylish watering solution for your garden.

One of the more unique options on our list, this garden hose comes with a retractable hose reel that can be installed on the side of your house or fence post to make for an easy-to-use and easy-to-store hose experience.

The reel supports the 180-degree rotation of the bracket design so that you can fold it to the wall when not using it, while the reel itself holds your hose in a wound position and protects it from the elements, leading to a 400% lifecycle increase compared with a normal one.

Most local hardware stores stock garden hoses and big box stores like Walmart and Target probably have a few in stock as well.

As more and more demand for garden hoses grows, other retailers like Williams Sonoma and Pottery Barn have begun selling their own too.

Here are some of our favorite retailers currently selling garden hoses:

The price of a garden hose will almost always vary depending on the length of the hose itself, so make sure you have an idea of the size you need before you start shopping.

A garden hose will typically cost between $25-$40, with some of the more luxury brands charging upwards of $70 for theirs.

Garden hoses are relatively easy to repair depending on the issue at hand.

If you’ve got a small leak or hole in your hose, you can use standard electrical tape to patch it up.

Some other issues can be solved with hose clamps or even zip ties in a pinch.

There are a plethora of video tutorials across the internet that can help with whatever specific hose issue you’re dealing with.

The size of a garden hose thread can sometimes vary, however, 3/4 inch is the most common, with 3/8 inch and 1/2 inch also being seen.

Just to stay on the safe side, we recommend not drinking directly from a garden hose.

Even small levels of lead can cause serious health problems, so unless you know for sure that your hose is phthalate-free and drinking water safe you’re better off just drinking from the tap.