I see that Internet gossip IS misleading about soaker hoses! Imagine not being able to trust what we read on the Internet.
>> after putting aside my MANLY WAYS and actually broke down and read the instructions on the package, I've had no problems with them.
Shocking! Shocking! Next thing you know, you'll be asking for DIRECTIONS in strange towns, and who knows what comes after THAT?
However ... what WERE the most important directions that increased their lifespan?
Umm ... ummm ... ummm ... it's not for ME, you understand!
I wouldn't EVER follow directions!!
It's, umm, ahh ... for my DW, that's it!
Moonhowl, thanks for suggesting weed block.