Stop Wasting Time: 4 Tools That Make Watering a Big Garden Way Easier

Hey Vego gardeners! Be honest: how much time do you spend each week just watering? If you’ve got a big backyard, sprawling raised beds, or a patch of lawn that soaks up gallons, you know it can feel like a full-time job. But here’s the great news: watering your garden doesn’t have to eat up your weekends, or your back.

We believe the right tools should work for you, not the other way around. So, here are four garden watering tools we trust to help you spend less time fussing with watering cans and more time enjoying that beautiful green space you’ve built.

1. Drip Irrigation System

If there’s one thing we can’t recommend enough for large beds and veggie rows, it’s drip irrigation. A sound drip system quietly does what hand-watering can’t: delivers water right to your plants’ roots, slowly and efficiently.

Why do we love it? You get less evaporation, less runoff, and way healthier soil moisture levels. For gardeners with big raised beds, drip irrigation is a game-changer. Hook it up to a simple timer, and your watering routine practically runs itself, especially during hot spells when your plants need consistent moisture.

Best for: Long veggie rows, flower borders, berry patches, or hedges that need even watering.

Vego tip: Don’t skimp on a quality filter and pressure regulator. A good filter prevents clogs, and a regulator maintains a steady water flow. Flush your lines a couple of times a season to keep everything flowing smoothly.

2. Sturdy Garden Hose with Retractable Reel 

Dragging a heavy, stiff hose across your yard is no one’s idea of a relaxing weekend. That’s why having a good garden hose with a retractable reel makes all the difference because you get smooth reach, tangle-free watering, and easy cleanup in a straightforward system.

Our hybrid garden hose is both extra flexible and durable, featuring a lightweight design that makes it easy to pull out and rewind. It’s kink-resistant, easy to coil, and tough enough to handle hot summers and freezing winters without cracking or leaking.

Combined with a retractable reel, you’ll spend less time untangling knots and more time watering your raised beds, containers, or backyard veggies. Simply pull out what you need, water your garden, and give it a gentle tug; the reel does the rest.

Best for: General hand-watering, quick top-ups for containers, or rinsing off your tools and beds.

Vego tip: Mount your retractable reel and hybrid hose near your busiest garden area, such as beside your raised beds or kitchen garden, so you’re always ready to water without hassle.

3. Hose Splitter + Timers

Picture this: you’re standing at the spigot, switching hoses every 20 minutes to reach different corners of your garden. Sound familiar? A good hose splitter (a multi-outlet adapter for your faucet) lets you run several hoses from one spot. Pair it with a couple of simple timers, and you’ve just automated a chunk of your garden watering routine.

Vego gardeners with bigger yards often find our 2-way or 4-way splitter super handy, especially for running drip lines, soaker hoses, or sprinklers all at once. Our quality splitters, made from zinc alloy and aluminum alloy, hold up well season after season, with a lower chance of cracking or leaking compared to basic plastic versions.

With multiple zones, you can water your vegetable beds, lawn, and containers on separate schedules without having to run back and forth.

Best for: Larger yards divided into sections, such as the front lawn, raised beds, perennial borders, or a greenhouse corner.

Vego tip: Label your hoses if you’ve got multiple lines running. It keeps things simple when you need to switch or adjust.

4. Traveling Sprinkler

Got a big lawn or orchard-style space? Meet the traveling sprinkler. This quirky tool resembles a small tractor that slowly walks your hose line, watering as it goes. It follows a path you set with your hose, which means you can cover a wide area without standing there moving a regular sprinkler every fifteen minutes.

It’s a surprisingly low-tech solution that saves you hours over the season. Set it up, go do something else, and come back to evenly watered grass, trees, or open beds.

Best for: Large lawns, wide-open veggie fields, or fruit tree rows that need deep, even watering.

Vego tip: Adjust the speed if yours has settings, as slower speeds give deeper watering. And keep an eye out for obstacles in its path!

Quality Tools = Less Work, More Garden Joy

Vego gardeners, we know you’d rather spend time in your garden, not chained to your hose. A good garden watering setup isn’t about fancy gadgets but about smart tools that match your space and free you up to do what you love: grow, harvest, and enjoy.

When you combine a drip system for deep, steady watering, splitters, and timers for hassle-free zones, a retractable reel with a durable hybrid garden hose for quick hand work, and a traveling sprinkler for wide spaces, you’ve got all your bases covered. Your plants stay healthy, you save water, and your back and weekends remain happy.

Ready to level up your watering game? Our raised beds and watering solutions are designed to make growing easier, more sustainable, and a whole lot more enjoyable. We’re here to help you garden smarter, one tool at a time.