Water Your Gardens With This…

August 19th, 2009 BY jennl | No Comments
Garden Hose

Wednesday’s Quick Tip: If possible unplug most electronics when not in use and or whenever you leave the house to cut down on the amount of energy used.

What is one thing that you use to tend your gardens with the most? Really think about it. Does your garden house come to mind by any chance? Well, whether it did or not it is something you use a lot when it comes to tend the gardens, they do have to be watered after all. However, what if you could water them in an eco way? Great news, you can ! Check out these eco-friendly/eco-conscious garden hoses below…

GatorHyde Drinking Water Garden Hose
This kink-resistant GatorHyde drinking water garden hose is tough enough for commercial use, yet flexible enough for the home gardener. Nickel-plated ends and premium, recycled polyurethane prevent harmful chemicals from transferring from the hose making it the only hose on the market that’s drinking water safe*. The Gatorhyde drinking water garden hose is made from 50% recycled polyurethane. It’s lightweight and as strong as its namesake. 

Compared to the leading garden hoses, the GatorHyde Garden Hose is twice as light and three times as durable. Whether you live in an area with extreme weather or are somewhere with a milder climate, this environmentally friendly hose can withstand temperature changes without losing its flexibility. Tangle, kink and abrasion resistant, it’s a snap to coil and store when you’re done using it.

Swan Soaker Hose 25 Foot
A soaker hose is one of the best ways to ensure that your garden receives and absorbs all the water it needs without waste. The 25 ft. Swan Soaker Hose is crafted from recycled rubber, and contains a patented water restrictor. This water restrictor controls the flow of water, so that water is not wasted. By controlling the flow of water, and allowing it to soak through tiny holes in the hose, the water flows down deep into the roots, where it is most needed. Comes with a seven year warranty. Also available in 50 foot.

Apex Aqua Pure Never Kink Eco-Smart and Family Safe Garden Hose
This guaranteed never to kink hose may be one of the last hoses you will ever buy. It has a lifetime replacement warranty and is drinking water safe. Lead-free construction and compliant with 2009 California toy standards sets the standard for Eco-Friendly hoses. 9/16″ inside diameter maintains water pressure but reduces flow volume by 35% to help conserve water. Made with reduced material weighing up to 8% less than standard 5/8″ hoses, yet maintains strength and durability.