On Thu, 23 May 2013 22:17:21 -0500, "Polly Esther"
> wrote:

>Absolutely OT but I appreciate the varied opinions of this group. The
>garden hose I use for my plants is rubber, weighs about 100 pounds empty and
>is slowly declining. I need to replace it before it springs a spout and
>does a Yosemite episode on my great-grandmother old body. The reviews for
>that 'only available on tv' collapsible hose are terrible. Dismal. Awful.
>Got it. Anybody here have a garden hose that is so light-weight even a 2
>year-old can handle it?

Really can't answer without knowing how long a hose you need. I like
Swan brand hoses. I keep three fifty footers on each hose reel... I
have three hose reels. Most times I only need fifty feet or less but
occasionally I unreel the entire 150'. I use 5/8" hoses. I think
3/4" is too cumbersome and heavy, and rubber hoses are overkill for
home use. Pick which works for you:
http://www.swanhose.com/
http://www.swanhose.com/the-right-hose-for-the-job/