There's a new breed of as-seen-on-TV expandable garden hoses that promise to be lighter, easier to use and will never kink. Consumer Reports checked out the Pocket Hose, FlexAbleHose and XHose.

Garden hoses are a hassle ... small gardening pot for storage. The hose’s woven black exterior feels durable and well-made. Shop on Walmart Capable of expanding up to three times its size ...

Expandable garden hoses are designed with an inner tube made of latex or TPC (Thermoplastic Copolyester) and an outer layer ...

Read our edit of the best garden ... use our hose for watering baskets, pots, bedding, borders, vegetables and more, and in which case a spray gun or nozzle attachment is needed. Expandable ...