I had one of the earlier models of those coiled ones about 7 years ago and it was awful after awhile... Ie., it clogged very easily and once it did that, there was less and less flow and not much water pressure and then the flow stopped altogether rendering the thing pretty much useless. It's probably great for houseplants but I have 4, 21" containers alone with 2 shrubs, a tree, and a perennial vine, not to mention close to 100 other containerized shrubs, perennials, etc., and watering with that would probably take longer than doing it by hand. I currently have a "RealEasy" 50ft hose by Ames that rolls up into its own storage carrier (with the hose built in as part of the unit). It is a small diameter hose but no where near as small a diameter as the coiled one at your link. Thus it is lightweight by not being a full diameter hose for that length, but has enough diameter to give good water pressure for large container watering. It also hooks up to the sink and takes standard hose attachments (nozzles or wands). It can also hold up to the weather (mine stays out year round on my covered balcony but back against the wall). I've had mine for about 6 years now and it's great.

We got another 1.5 and then .5 inch again yesterday. I think we may have had hail too. I need to call my neighbor today to check. We were gone most of yesterday and missed that excitement. There were lots of green leaves on the ground which is a good sign of hail. I don't think anything was damaged though. Today is supposed to be end of this weather pattern and I sure hope so! I squish in certain areas of the yard (where mole runs are....maybe this eliminated some of them!).

You guys are all too nice! Thanks for all the kind words - we've really been enjoying the pool and landscaping since it's been completed. Now that the weather is cooling off I'm looking forward to getting some nice outdoor furniture and spending more time outside learning how to use the rotisserie and smoker on my grill!

That would be LAKE Meade!