7 Best Sprinklers to Water Your Lawn and Garden
The grass will be greener on the other side.
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For homeowners, nothing is quite as satisfying as a lush green lawn. You carefully plot out your landscaping ideas (based on gardening trends if you're feeling especially ambitious!), buy seeds for flowers and vegetables, plant your grass, and grab those garden hoses to keep everything hydrated. But then you realize that watering upkeep is a lot and know life will be so much easier if you invest in one of the best sprinklers for your lawn and garden. And luckily for you, they're all listed out right here!
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There's no one-size-fits-all approach to sprinklers. The best options vary depending on the size and shape of your space, and what you're trying to water. Here, you'll find options for small gardens, large gardens, and everything in between. For small targeted spaces like a vegetable garden, consider adjustable spike sprinklers. For larger spaces, you may want to upgrade to a traveling sprinkler or invest in a full irrigation system. Pay attention to sprinkler coverage ranges indicated so you don't use too much or too little water.
If you're wondering what all that means and which option is best for you, keep reading. It's all broken down for you below, so you can make a quick decision and get back to finalizing your plans. Rest assured, with the right sprinkler, the grass will be greener on the other side!
And to ensure that yard stays healthy:
Oscillating sprinklers have moveable heads that rotate back and forth, which means they can cover quite a large area. This model has a 4,500-square-foot reach with an adjustable range, making it ideal for most lawn shapes and sizes. It also has a timer that can be set for up to two hours and automatically shuts off.
| Type | Oscillating |
|---|---|
| Spray coverage | 4,500 square feet |
| Coverage pattern | Adjustable |
| Hose size | 5/8 inch standard garden hose |
| Water pressure | 40 PSI |
| Material | Plastic |
A rotary lawn sprinkler provides a lot of lawn and garden coverage, thanks to its ability to rotate up to 360 degrees. That means it can cover a lot of ground very fast―in this case, over 5,000 square feet. It offers six spray patterns and hooks up within minutes of opening the box. Just spike it into the ground and you're ready to go.
| Type | Rotating |
|---|---|
| Spray coverage | 5,026 square feet |
| Coverage pattern | Adjustable, partial to full-circle |
| Hose size | 3/4 and 5/8 inch-hoses |
| Water pressure | 65 PSI |
| Material | Metal |
This stationary Gilmour has a 30-foot radius, making it ideal for smaller areas like a vegetable garden or a small lawn. It's also great for low water pressure areas, releasing a consistent spray in a perfect circle. And did we mention it's less than $10?
| Type | Stationary |
|---|---|
| Spray coverage | 900 square feet |
| Coverage pattern | Full-circle |
| Water pressure | Low |
| Material | Metal |
You know that classic pulsing sound you might associate with sprinklers? That's from a pulsating sprinkler, also called an impact sprinkler. This brass beauty is built to last, can rotate up to 360 degrees around, and covers up to a 41-foot distance. That pulsing water can be quite strong, so this is best for lawns, not delicate plants.
| Type | Impact |
|---|---|
| Spray coverage | 5,200 square feet |
| Coverage pattern | Full-circle |
| Hose size | 1/2 inch male pipe thread connection |
| Water pressure | 70 PSI |
| Material | Brass |
If you have an oddly shaped space and want to get in all those nooks and crannies, or if you like the idea of hand watering your lawn but it takes too much time to cover a large space, try a traveling sprinkler. It has three speed options and can cover up to 13,500 square feet of space, though it's adjustable for shorter distances, too. It also has an automatic shutoff function!
| Type | Traveling |
|---|---|
| Spray coverage | 13,500 square feet |
| Coverage pattern | Rotating circular spray |
| Hose size | 5/8 inch standard garden hose |
| Water pressure | 120 PSI |
| Material | Cast iron |
Take a lawn sprinkler and prop it up for maximum coverage. The sturdy metal tripod that comes with this option extends up to 48 inches, providing elevated, rain-like coverage for lawns and gardens up to 85 feet in diameter, so it's perfect if you've got tall bushes to clear. The all-metal pulsating head is also adjustable, ensuring precise watering where needed.
| Type | Pulsating |
|---|---|
| Spray coverage | 5,600 square feet |
| Coverage pattern | Circular |
| Hose size | 5/8 inch standard garden hose |
| Water pressure | 120 PSI |
| Material | Metal |
If you want to invest in an in-ground system but don't want to spend all that money having someone else do it, try this DIY version. It's fully automatic and can cover lawns up to 3,000 square feet. The best part is that the heads retract back into the ground when you have to mow. The only downside is that you can't expand this system with more hoses.
| Type | In-ground sprinkler system kit |
|---|---|
| Spray coverage | 2,700 to 12,250 square feet |
| Coverage pattern | Adjustable |
| Hose size | 1/2 inch male pipe thread connection |
| Water pressure | 45 to 75 PSI |
| Material | Plastic |
AnnMarie Mattila is the Senior Editor for The Pioneer Woman, covering a wide range of topics from food and cooking to home, beauty, style, and more.
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