For homeowners who are keen on their yards looking their best, it's important to buy a number of products that can help you work toward this goal. A visit to a hardware store in your community is a good idea, given that these retailers commonly have large selections of products for your yard and garden. Buying a garden hose is something that might be on your to-do list, especially if your current hose requires replacement. You'll likely find a wide selection of hoses, which means you can think about your needs and buy the right one. Here are three types that you can buy.

Expandable

Expandable hoses are popular choices for many homeowners because of their user-friendly nature. If you've found that carrying your standard hose around your garden to water plants or the grass is a challenge, an expandable hose may be a good option for you. Not only is this type of hose much lighter than a conventional garden hose, but it shrinks in size as soon as you turn the water off. This makes it easy to carry because it's small, and you can also hang it up tidily when you're done with it.

Metal

One type of hose that isn't as common, but can certainly be a good choice for some homeowners, is a metal hose. The main reason that many people buy this hose is because their previous hose has sustained damage. For example, if you have a dog that has a habit of chewing things, it might have chewed your hose to the point that it had a few small holes in it. A good solution in this situation is a metal hose, which your dog shouldn't be able to puncture with its teeth.

Soaker

A different option for you to consider is a soaker hose, which you'll almost certainly find in your local hardware store's garden section. This is a hose that has several small holes throughout its length. These holes are designed to allow small amounts of water to seep out of the hose and into your lawn, garden, or other places that you want. A soaker hose is often a good alternative to using a sprinkler. If you don't like using a sprinkler because you find that it's difficult to set up, laying a soaker hose in the area that you want to water will perform a similar job to the sprinkler.

For more information, contact a hardware store.