The season of sunshine is right around the corner! As temperatures climb, invest in new sprinkler systems that will please your garden, your grass, and your giddy little out-of-school kids.
To keep the grass lush and green:
Start with a classic impact sprinkler (the one that rotates with that familiar “dink, dink, dink” sound). A few thoughts on inexpensive models? The plastic models weaken as they sit in the sun. The connections break more quickly, and often they can’t hold up to a long run-time or accommodate a higher water pressure. Look for a stainless or brass model, and expect it to last many years.
- The Rain Bird Impact Sprinkler (holds the patent on this technology!)
- Superior™ Impact Sprinkler
- Sime Koala 3/4″ Brass Sprinkler
Telescoping tripod sprinklers are ideal for watering a large lawn, and for hydrating areas in your yard where you have just planted new grass seed. These sprinkers offer an wide-stance and spiked feet which makes them resistant to blowing over or flip-flopping in the lawn (is your dog constantly tripping the sprinkler on its side too?)
If you already have a sprinkler head, you can attach it to a strong, powder-coated sprinkler base for the same effect.
For a smarter yard, fend off pests with a motion-sensitive sprinkler.
And to set it and forget it, pick up a simple-but-effective hose timer.
Ready to invest? Get tips on 10 things you must know before installing a sprinkler system, and then learn how to install a permanent sprinkler system for irrigation in your yard.
To hydrate the landscaped beds:
For garden beds surrounding the house, I’ve always had luck with soaker and drip hose irrigation systems that keep the roots and soil consistently hydrated. And because the leaves aren’t affected by spraying, it reduces rot on leaves, rendering the plants more healthy-looking all season long.
One spigot + multiple beds = a multi-hose manifold system.
For backyard playtime:
Whether you’re entertaining children, pets or just yourself after mowing the lawn on that 100-degree day, a great sprinkler is where it’s at.
Your ordinary oscillating sprinkler provides fun for all ages – and doubles as a simple solution for ordinary lawn watering too. Available in varied sizes, if you find a model with multiple settings, you can fit an entertaining sprinkler in even the smallest of yards.
Looking for an alternative to an in-ground pool this summer? Build a small deck to surround your kiddie pool.
There are lots of kid-targeted toys too, products that will entertain tots to teenagers:
- Babies and toddlers will love this splash pad
- A low-pressure sprinkler attachment will appeal to young kids
- The Lil’ Squirt Sprinkler Ring is now 3 layers thick, which holds up to lots of summertime play
- Back in the day a soapy tarp did us well, but I have to admit that a Slip ‘n’ Slide joined with a sprinkler would be a lot of fun to play on. (Just make sure you move it around the yard periodically to avoid creating a seriously large mud pit)
For the garden:
Target the base of the plants in your vegetable garden more easily with the help of an extended watering wand. Look for a model with a comfy, ergonomic grip, with water adjustment functionality right at the handle.
For even irrigation, add a sprinkler on a t-post to your garden. The straight post sticks into the ground, and you can adjust the sprinkler to any height.
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