The best hose pipes for your lawn and garden in 2024

This German-made, triangular-shaped hose reel is particularly sturdy for standalone use, but can also be wall-mounted for more traditional use. This has a clever design - because the hose trolley's connection is angled the hose cannot kink, which means you'll always get a full water flow.

This has a robust handle for reeling the hose in and out of the casing which reviewers report is smooth to operate and say that the hose winds in well.

After your watering jobs are done and the water supply is turned off, you can insert the hose into the integrated anti-drip device to ensure no water comes out.

This reel hose from Hozelock is a great pick if you are looking for a hassle-free option that can be deployed almost instantly. The lightweight design and folding carry handle means you can use this as a freestanding hose, or thanks to the bundled fixing kit including screws and adapters, you can wall-mount it to close to any outside tap system on your property.

With a large winding handle for easy manual rewinding, you won't struggle to get this wound back up after use. The robust casing helps protect the 25-metre hose from the elements when not in use, handy for the good old British weather.

Over 12,000 Amazon reviewers have given this Hozelock option a 4.5-star rating with users praising the ease of use, the hassle-free winding action, and the generous 25-metre hose length - great for larger lawns.

If you only have a small outside space, there is no point in investing in a full-size garden hose that will be too bulky, and too powerful, for your needs. This Hozelock "Pico" hose is perfect for anyone looking for a garden hose for a small garden or balcony.

This 10-metre hose is made to be compact and enclosed, with an easy-to-manoeuvre winding grab handle that will make easy work of your gardening tasks. Additionally, the Multi Spray gun makes it a versatile choice for all your watering needs.

Reviewers describe this hose as the perfect choice for a small garden with some suggesting it's a very manageable option for anyone with limited mobility who might struggle with a larger version.

Needing a budget patio hose reel, complete with a handy storage reel? Argos stocks the McGregor 10-metre pipe at a great price, making this another strong option for smaller outside spaces. This McGregor hose is a lightweight and practical solution for your average watering needs.

It is also a suitable choice for car washing and even dog bathing, thanks to the nozzle which has various settings you can change to suit the needs of your task at hand.

This has a "soft-touch trigger", which means it can be locked in place and used for prolonged watering periods, which means it is ideal for those times your thirsty lawn needs some TLC.

This robust, anti-crush hose from Hozelock comes equipped with weatherproof UV material and frost protection, so you can leave it outside in freezing weather, always good for British gardens. Reviewers mention it's not the most lightweight option, so do bear that in mind, but if you need a sturdy hose for outdoor tasks, this should be up to the job.

It is made up of five layers and is designed with Hozelock's TNT "anti-twist" structure. Plus, the anti-kink hose pipe will last due to its 3D ribbed design. Hozelock's products also come with a 25-year guarantee, so it should be a long-standing installation in your back garden.

This hose's materials are free from phthalates, heavy metals, and harmful toxins so you can rest assured it's safe to water your garden plants.

This affordable option is a so-called "starter hose" and is ideal for any garden, thanks to the variety of lengths it comes in; 15, 30, and 50 metres. Its braided polyester technology maintains the structure of the hose itself, ensuring water is sprayed into your garden accurately.

There's also an internal PVC layer, guaranteeing the hose works in the long run. Plus, the 10-year guarantee will be handy for any issues you run into.

Reviewers rate this well as a hose that's used often, as opposed to ones that you reel away for occasional use, as it can kink.

This expandable hose from HOMOZE is efficient and long-lasting due to its anti-bursting and anti-leaking design. Made with easy manoeuvring in mind, it is lightweight, expandable, and easy to store when not in use.

This hose gets top marks for its adjustable spray gun that offers you various different spray options; a straightforward centre spray, a flat spray, a more powerful jet option, a "cone" spray, a full spray for all the power, a mist for more delicate tasks like watering flowers, and a shower setting, great for lawn watering.

This hose comes in a range of lengths, from around 15 metres to 45 metres, so you can select the length to suit the size of your garden. Reviewers are happy with how easy these hose is to manoeuvre, even in larger outside spaces.

Proudly described by Flexi Hose as the most advanced on the market comes this expandable garden hose option that is highly rated by reviewers for its manoeuvrability and reach. That reach depends on what length you opt for with 15 to 30-metre versions available.

This hose's clever design can expand up to three times its compressed length and has a very useful non-kinking or tangling design that can cope with both high water pressure and high temperatures.

This is another versatile option that offers you eight different spray modes, more delicate options for watering window boxes, for example, and more robust modes for tougher tasks. Reviewers do warn to ensure you empty the hose of water before storing it, something that might seem obvious, but is easy to forget.