Shoppers can say goodbye to the traditional bulky, unreliable garden hose ... Reel from Screwfix, priced at £19.99. This one can be kept free-standing or wall-mounted, with fittings included ...

A stainless steel garden hose like the Bionic Steel garden hose, one of the best garden hoses we've ever tested, is a fantastic way to ditch your old beat up rubber hose for something more ...

I have used tape to repair a hose when I was in the middle of a project and didn't have time to run to the store, but it was only a temporary repair. Do all garden hoses have the same fittings?