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8 Best Sprinklers to Water Your Lawn and Garden
The grass will be greener on the other side!
For homeowners, nothing is quite as satisfying as a lush green lawn or blooming garden when the weather turns nice. You carefully plot out your landscaping ideas, buy your flower and vegetable seeds, start to 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, we’ve got them listed out right here!
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Like the best grass fertilizers and the best flower fertilizers, sprinklers help keep your grass, flowers, and vegetables lush and beautiful no matter what nature has in store for the weather report this season. And there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to sprinklers, either. The best options vary depending on the size of your space and what you’re trying to water. Here, you'll find stationary, traveling, rotary, oscillating, pulsating, and in-ground versions. Some have automatic timers and there’s even smart technology that can do the programing for you!
If you’re wondering what all that means and which option is best for you, keep reading. We’re breaking it all down for you here, so you can make a quick decision and get back to finalizing your vegetable garden layout in no time. Rest assured, with the right purchase, the grass will be greener on the other side this year!
Pros
- Covers a large area
- Customizable
Cons
- Spray may not be as consistent
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.
Gilmour Circular Sprinkler
Pros
- Affordable
- Great for small spaces
Cons
- Not ideal for large lawns
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?
Orbit Gear Drive Sprinkler
Pros
- Multiple spray options
- Easy to use
Cons
- May be wasteful for uneven or small areas
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.
Rain Bird Brass Impact Sprinkler
Pros
- Long lasting
- Covers large surface area
Cons
- Not suitable for delicate plants
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.
Orbit Traveling Train Sprinkler
Pros
- Great for large spaces
- Customizable
Cons
- May be too complex for small spaces
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!
Rain Bird In-Ground Sprinkler System Kit
Pros
- Retractable for mowing
- Fully automatic
Cons
- Requires a lot of setup
- Can't be expanded
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 down side is that you can't expand this system with more hoses.
Melnor Multi Adjustable Spike Sprinkler
Melnor Multi Adjustable Spike Sprinkler
Pros
- Compact and space saving
- Adjustable sprayer
Cons
- Plastic is not as durable
If you have a garden bed setup for your landscaping or vegetable garden, adjustable spike sprinklers are great options. They are small, so they won't take up a ton of space. Plus, they offer adjustable spray options so you don't have to reposition them to get the right angle. Set them in the corners for direct spray or in the middle for a 360-degree spray.
Rachio Smart Sprinkler Controller
Pros
- Creates ideal watering schedule
Cons
- In-ground system required
Owners of in-ground systems, listen up! You can make your life even easier with a smart device like this bestseller. It detects the weather and adjusts the watering schedule accordingly to save you water and money. You can track the health of your lawn right on your phone, too. This controller works with 99% of the existing in-ground systems and boasts an easy setup.
AnnMarie Mattila is the Commerce Editor for The Pioneer Woman, covering products ranging from home, fashion, beauty, and more.
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