Any gardener worth their salt has at some point done battle with the garden hose pipe, which very often seems to have a mind of its own, especially when it’s time to be reeled in for the evening. Of course there is a technique to everything but anyone who has used a hose reel will tell you how much easier it makes the job.

To make things easier still, there are now automatic hose reels which can be wall mounted and when you are finished watering the garden will automatically reel the hose in as well as ensuring there are no kinks in the pipe. Reels are available in various sizes, typically ranging from 20m to 60m.

For those requiring a little more mobility and versatility, there are hose trolleys or hose carts that can be used to store and move your hose pipes around the garden.