Hose advice

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Set up a soaker hose and get a timer?

There are plenty of options on the mid-hose valves -http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=garden+hose+valve

I would not get one of the hot-water rated hoses from Home Despot - mine does not uncoil very well without twisting.