How to Choose the Best Lawn Sprinkler
If you're dreaming about a lush green lawn, this can't happen without proper care and maintenance. The best place to start is through the purchase of a lawn sprinkler system.
However, choosing the right lawn sprinkler isn't so cut and dry–depending on your yard and budget, one type may be more effective at another.
For instance, if you have a small yard, a rotary sprinkler that's able to throw water up to 90 feet away would cause more problems. On the other hand, fixed sprinklers for a large yard won't deliver enough water to your lawn.
We'll go over the different types as well as our recommendations depending on your yard. Read on to learn how to choose lawn sprinklers!
Types of Lawn Sprinkler Systems
Purchasing the best lawn sprinkler system for your yard begins with understanding the different types available. In this article, we'll just be covering the spray irrigation types of sprinkles, as they're the most common.
Rotary Sprinklers
These are one of the best types of sprinklers for large yards, as they're able to disperse water at far greater distances than any other stationary sprinkler. Some rotary sprinklers are able to disperse water up to 30 feet away.
These sprinklers rotate while dispersing the water at specific angles. Although it takes them longer to disperse water, this also means that they're able to water your lawn evenly. You also don't have to worry about puddles or runoff, as your lawn will have a longer time to absorb the water.
For your rotary sprinklers to work the most effectively, make sure your PSI is between 40 and 50.
If you're afraid of wasting water while it's raining, it's important to remember that you may be able to install a weather sensor with your rotary sprinklers. Once connected to your sprinkler's system, they'll be able to prevent scheduled watering when they sense that it's already raining.
One of the best parts is that they're more affordable than expected as well!
Drip Irrigation
Drip irrigation is also available. This provides a subtle, subsurface release of water that's great for water conservation.
If you don't like the look of sprinklers or find that you have to dodge sprays of water in your garden, a drip irrigation system may be a great solution for you.
Here are a few other benefits:
Plant health - Water penetrates deeply into the soil
Reduced disease - Tops of plants won't become wet and prone to mildew
Weed control - Only the area around your plants is watered
Time-saving - You can automate watering with a timer
Appearance - You can hide the tubes for hidden watering
Easy - This system is easy to install and maintain
Savings - Your water bill will be smaller compared to sprinkler systems
If you find that you're having issues with your plants becoming diseased, lots of water runoff, or a high water bill, a drip irrigation system may be the best choice.
Misting sprinklers can also be a part of a drip irrigation system. This can be a great choice if you want the ability to automatically water hanging plants. These misters typically enable you to change the water flow as well.
Misters and foggers can also be important additions if you need extra helping controlling the humidity levels of your plants.
Pop-Up Sprinklers
These sprinklers are the best if you care about the aesthetics of your land because while they're not in use they are embedded in the ground. When it's time to water the lawn, they'll pop up out of the earth and spray the lawn for distances up to 15 feet.
These sprinklers come in multiple heights, as it's important that they're able to rise high enough in order to clear high grass that may be in the way.
Rotary sprinklers can also be installed as pop-up sprinklers, meaning that they'll be hidden until they need to be used. This is a great option compared to fixed spraying sprinklers, as they're able to reach longer distances with ease.
It's important to keep in mind that with the additional moving parts, these sprinklers may need more maintenance and repair.
Sprinkler Hose
Last but not least, you also have the option of using a sprinkler hose. A hose filled with holes is laid on the ground near where you need to water. Once a flow of water begins, the water will stream out of the holes in the hose and spray the surrounding area.
The main benefits of these sprinklers are that they're able to fit around tight curves as well as narrow lawns. They can be positioned discreetly around pathways or near garden beds.
Choosing the Right Lawn Sprinkler For You
Installing the right lawn sprinkler means taking some time to consider the size of your yard as well as your plants. You'll want to choose a sprinkler system that's able to easily reach all sides of your lawn.
If you have delicate flower beds, you may also want to consider a combination of rotary sprinklers and drip sprinklers in order to make sure both your flowers and your lawn are happy.
It's also important to remember that you can customize your sprinkler system with weather sensors in order to save money when it rains. If you're in need of sprinklers with a higher reach on a drip irrigation system, they can be outfitted with misting sprinklers as well.
Are you in need of a landscape refresh or an upgrade of your sprinkler system in Collin County? Contact us today to get started!