Fiskars Pro-Series 75-Foot Soaker Hose, $20

Good For: Vegetables, flower beds, and newly planted bushes and trees.
Features: Bury the soaker just under the soil or rest it on top of a bed and water will trickle slowly out of the hundreds of tiny holes and eventually to the roots of your plants. Leave the hose in place for the season and let it do the watering for you.
To Buy: www.fiskars.com. Also available in a 100-foot length.