5. Garden Hose
Ends in: Five to Ten Years
Cost on average: $15–$80*
Our adaptable garden companions, garden hoses, have been around since the early 17th century. Their lifespan is a startling five to ten years. It’s not only about watering plants, though. Older hoses, particularly those exposed to the sun and other environmental factors, can leak chemicals and degrade.
Shutterstock/Elenitsa Garden Hose
Leaks caused by this wear may lower water efficiency. Furthermore, germs and mold may be covertly residing in a deteriorated hose. Therefore, be careful that your hose isn’t secretly planning an attack on you while you’re tending to your garden. A timely replacement can make all the difference in a garden’s success or failure.
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