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Pocket Hose Blog

Pocket Hose Blog

How a Garden Hose Splitter Works (And Why You Might Want One)

How a Garden Hose Splitter Works (And Why You Might Want One)

A hose splitter turns one spigot into two, each with its own shutoff. Here's how the valves work, what they do to flow, and when it's worth adding them.

Expandable Hose vs. Soaker Hose: Which Is Right for Your Garden?

Expandable Hose vs. Soaker Hose: Which Is Right for Your Garden?

Soaker hose vs garden hose: one seeps water into beds at the roots, the other carries water anywhere you need it. Here's how to choose, or use both.

How to Water a Flower Garden: Best Practices for Even Coverage

How to Water a Flower Garden: Best Practices for Even Coverage

Learning how to water flower beds evenly comes down to technique. Water the soil, work in passes, and let the mulch hold moisture.

How to Choose a Hose Nozzle: A Guide to Every Spray Pattern

How to Choose a Hose Nozzle: A Guide to Every Spray Pattern

A guide to garden hose nozzle types and spray patterns, from mist for seedlings to jet for knocking pests off plants, plus how to pick one.

How to Water Your Lawn With a Garden Hose (No Sprinkler System Needed)

How to Water Your Lawn With a Garden Hose (No Sprinkler System Needed)

Learn how to water your lawn with a garden hose, no irrigation system required, using simple math to get the timing right.

Can You Use an Expandable Hose in Cold Weather?

Can You Use an Expandable Hose in Cold Weather?

Using a hose in winter comes down to two rules: never let water sit inside it, and never leave it connected. Here's how to water safely in the cold.