Hose is a lifeline to a healthy yard

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | August 25, 1996| | Copyright

Although many parts of the nation have been able to rely on nature to water lawns this summer, sooner or later homeowners will be turning on the hose to keep their grass green.

But with the dizzying array of hoses available, which one is best?

Here are some tips to buying and maintaining your hose.

Rubber hoses are generally more expensive than vinyl hoses but will last longer if taken care of properly.

Many rubber garden hoses contain a high percentage of rubber from recycled tires, a nice planet-friendly practice.

Vinyl hoses are not good for hot water but hold up better in the sun than ...

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