One of the ongoing chores of gardening is the watering of the garden. Whether we are worried about how much to water the tomatoes, whether to use sprinklers or soaker hoses, or where to hide the garden hose storage, it seems to add to the burden of gardening. And then we get the hose breaks, which always seem like it’s just a small problem area on a hose 50 or 75 feet long. Here’s a few ideas on how to repair that garden hose and save a few dollars in the process.

Container gardening systems are great for use in many places that you can’t put a normal garden. But the one critical need for any container garden is consistent watering. Here’s a look at some tips to keep container gardens well watered.