Gilmour

About Gilmour

Few names carry as much weight in the world of outdoor watering as Gilmour. The story begins in 1949, when Robert Gilmour founded Gilmour Manufacturing Company and introduced what would become an enduring icon of lawn and garden care: the first pistol-grip hose nozzle. That single invention changed how homeowners and professionals alike approached watering — and it set the tone for more than five decades of purposeful innovation.

Based in Somerset, Pennsylvania, Gilmour has grown from that humble pistol-grip breakthrough into a comprehensive watering solutions brand. Today it is part of the Fiskars Group, a global portfolio of respected home and garden brands, giving Gilmour access to world-class engineering resources while preserving the practical, user-focused DNA that has defined it from the start.

A Legacy of Firsts

Gilmour's history is punctuated by industry firsts. Beyond the original pistol-grip nozzle, the brand pioneered the original clamp-style hose repair — a design that became the template for clamp-on hose fittings sold across the industry. Gilmour also introduced the Pattern Master® sprinkler, Select-A-Spray® nozzles, and no-pre-mix sprayers. These weren't incremental improvements — they were genuine category-defining innovations that competitors would spend years trying to match.

The brand's hose manufacturing operation, running since the 1950s in Excelsior Springs, Missouri, produces an extraordinary volume of product — reportedly around 190 million feet of hose per year. At the heart of that output is the flagship Flexogen® hose, built using a patented tri-extrusion process that gives it the flexibility and durability that Gilmour water hoses are known for.

Engineered for the Outdoor Enthusiast

What sets Gilmour apart isn't just longevity — it's a relentless focus on the user experience. Every product in the lineup is designed to feel natural in the hand, deliver precise water control, and create secure connections that minimize frustrating leaks. Whether you're reaching hanging baskets with a watering wand, rinsing a patio after a weekend project, or connecting and disconnecting hoses quickly between tasks, Gilmour products are built to stay out of the way and let you focus on the job.

The brand's push-on hose fittings reflect this philosophy perfectly — quick, reliable connections designed for people who want to spend their time gardening, not fumbling with hardware. Combined with the rest of the Gilmour ecosystem, they allow hoses, nozzles, and accessories to work together as a seamless, leak-resistant system.

Built to Last Season After Season

Gilmour products are made to handle the full demands of outdoor use — UV exposure, temperature swings, high water pressure, and daily handling. Materials like solid brass and heavy-duty zinc feature prominently across the nozzle and fitting lineup, ensuring that components don't degrade after a single season. It's a brand that serious gardeners, landscapers, and outdoor enthusiasts have trusted for generations — and with good reason.