So many spring cleaning tasks require ready access to water—watering lawns and garden beds, spraying down patios and pool decks, washing cars, and topping off pet bowls and birdbaths—and to keep up with these tasks and others that pop up, a reliable garden hose is a must.

The right garden hose for you is long enough to tackle the tasks on your list, strong enough to provide the water pressure your jobs require, light enough to lug around, and sturdy enough for many seasons of use. One hose that just dropped on Amazon is 25 feet longer than the best-selling Flexzilla—and nearly $19 cheaper—and according to one shopper, this 75-footer from Joyday is the “best garden hose I’ve ever owned.”

Joyday 75-Foot Expandable Garden Hose

Like the Flexzilla, the Joyday garden hose’s popularity hinges on its multilayered design, including a triple-layer latex core and an outer cover made of abrasion-resistant polyester. The combination, makers say, is flexible and sturdy enough to resist leaks, tears, and cracks as the hose is put through its paces. Fittings at each end are a standard three-quarter inch to work with any faucets around your home, as well as your favorite garden nozzles. Beefy connectors screw on tight and won’t leak, and there’s also a handy on/off valve built right into the nozzle end.

When not in use, the hose shrinks down accordion-style to one-third of its stated length, making it easy to store, say, in an empty planter on the terrace. But when in use and fully inflated, it plumps up to triple its size to tackle jobs all across your property. “The length is perfect for reaching all areas of my garden and lawn without needing an extension,” one shopper said. “I can easily water plants in the front and backyard without constantly moving the hose around. One of the best features of this hose is how easily it bends and coils.”

Shoppers who’ve used it say it’s a vast improvement over traditional hoses that can be stiff, heavy, and a chore to wrestle with. “This hose is surprisingly lightweight, making it easy to move around without straining my arms or back,” according to this five-star review. ”Whether I need to pull it across the lawn, wrap it around the patio, or store it away, I never feel like I’m struggling.”

And best of all, it won’t bunch or kink, making outdoor chores almost effortless. “This hose truly delivers on its promise—it never kinks, and I never have to waste time untangling it,” one shopper confirmed. “Even when I pull it around corners or stretch it to its full length, it remains smooth and hassle-free.”

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