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I love newer models' different spray patterns, comfortable grips, and control levers.
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The thumb control makes it so comfortable to use, even if you spend a long time watering.
I also love that the spray controls are clearly written, with no vague, hard-to-understand illustrations.
We found that every setting reached a good distance except for the mist setting.
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But that setting is designed for delicate tasks, likewatering seedlings, so we didnt mind the gentler pressure.
We love the metal construction and rubberized grip that is a perfect combination of durability and comfort.
It has similar features and four additional spray tweaks (nine in total).
We liked the Husky PRO Thumb Control Multi-Pattern Nozzle’s range of settings, including the jet.PHOTO: The Spruce
The most affordable option on our list (less than $7!
We used the misting option to water our potted plants up close.
Michelle lives in Northern California and waters her outdoor plants and lawn almost year-round.
you’re free to easily toss it in adeck boxor a toolkit.
), youll want a hose nozzle with many distinct configs.
We found it incredibly easy to thread this nozzle onto our hose (it took just 15 seconds!
), and it never leaked.
Mia has been gardening for over 10 years and has used many different types of hoses and hose nozzles.
She is currently obsessed with this stylish hose nozzle and the easy-to-use thumb grip design.
We also loved that it never leaked, and was very easy to thread onto the hose.
The configs are clearly marked, and it was easy to rotate between them.
It saved us from dragging out ourpressure washer.
Because of this, we found it wasn’t the best hose nozzle for delicate watering tasks.
We preferred another option for hanging baskets, vegetable beds, and flower gardens.
It did work well for watering arborvitaes and our lawn.
I love how the fan sprayer design covers a wider area at once, saving me time.
The water pressure was strong enough to remove dirt and moss.
The thumb control comes in handy here since there’s only one spray setting.
you’re able to easily control the pressure that way.
I found the water spray is too wide, making for a big waste of water.
But I don’t love taking them down almost daily in the summer when I need to water them.
That’s where a hose wand with a long reach, like this one comes in handy.
We tested this wand for six months and found it comfortable to hold with easy-to-understand configs.
We were also impressed by its durability throughout months of usewe accidentally dropped it many times without a scratch.
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However, a wrench is needed to make it tight enough not to leak.
For something evenmorebudget-friendly, we love theFlexzilla Twist Action Garden Nozzle.
Like ourbest wandpick, it has an adjustable head, which is great for hanging baskets.
The Flexzilla Twist Action Garden Hose Nozzle is narrow and compact, and threads easily to a hose.PHOTO: The Spruce
We tried cleaning dirt off of anAdirondack chairfrom the weakest to the strongest setting.
We also used atape measureto help us record how far the water traveled on the strongest spray.
At home, we noted how well the nozzles held up during regular use.
We also noted if were leaky or sprayed water around the threading.
Value: After testing, we noted what we liked best and what we would change.
We also noted if the price was reflective of the product’s values and features.
Many hose nozzles have metal interior parts and fittings, with plastic exterior parts to keep costs down.
All plastic nozzles tend to be the lightest in weight and can also have comfortable grips and features.
Each differs in its ease of use.
There is some overlap, especially between pistol and dial nozzles, since both can be adjustable.
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I’mJenica Currie, an avid gardener and senior editor for The Spruce who tests gardening and outdoor products.
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We found the Orbit Max 8-Pattern Wand easy to grip and use for all of our watering needs.PHOTO: The Spruce
We found the Orbit Max 8-Pattern Wand easy to grip and use for all of our watering needs.PHOTO: The Spruce
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We loved the Flexzilla Metal Adjustable Pistol Grip Garden Hose Nozzle’s strong spray and comfortable grip.PHOTO: The Spruce
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We loved the Dramm 12733 Fan Nozzle Sprayer’s wide spray which worked well on raised garden beds.PHOTO: The Spruce
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The Melnor RelaxGrip 8-Pattern Watering Extension Wand can easily extend from 33 to 48 inches.PHOTO: The Spruce
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We tested how comfortable each hose nozzle was to grasp and operate.The Spruce
Nozzles with thumb controls are easy to adjust and use.The Spruce
Watering wands provide a longer reach and are great for watering hanging baskets.The Spruce
