Hunting for the best garden hose is anything but straightforward. The packaging will shout about a hose's flexibility, manoeuvrability, durability and more. Add in anti-kink, anti-twist, anti-crush ...

I picked out some of the most popular hosepipes you can buy online and tested them out in my Dorset garden during several hot, dry spells. I chose a good mix of retractable, expandable and manual-reel ...