I have used tape to repair a hose when I was in the middle of a project and didn't have time to run to the store, but it was only a temporary repair. Do all garden hoses have the same fittings?

Need to water your soil for the growing season? Here's a buying guide that will help you get the best drip irrigation system.

There's a new breed of as-seen-on-TV expandable garden hoses that promise to be lighter, easier to use and will never kink. Consumer Reports checked out the Pocket Hose, FlexAbleHose and XHose.