Hi Kendall, I won't comment on brands, but usually rubber hoses tend to last longest (but it's one of those things you get what you pay for, so they're a little more pricey than other materials). Also, hose diameter and length will have a direct influence on the gallons per minute output from the hose so if you need high output, use fatter and shorter hoses. If you don't need a ton of water pushing through the hose quickly, then a common 1/2 inch hose works fine. That's what I use around my yard and usually it is ok.

@@GrassDoctor Thank you so much for your time! I agree on the rubber hose. The one I’ve had for 14 years just broke on me.

You can technically apply right into December but the later you go, the less your grass is growing and the more chance the fertilizer will be lost.