Inground Sprinklers & Sprinkler systems

There are several advantages to in-ground sprinkler systems: saving time and money are two prime benefits. Because you control exactly where, when and how water is applied-without needing to be physically present-you conserve water and have more free time. Also, there’s no need to drag around a hose or leave it lying about, so there’s less chance of tripping over one, plus your lawn will look neater.

Maintaining a vibrant lawn and garden is a big challenge, but a good sprinkler system helps relieve the burden. A sprinkler “system” refers to the ideal combination of a hose and one or more sprinkler heads. Whether your yard is large or small and whether your plants are freshly planted or mature, there's a sprinkler system to meet your needs. Best of all, the right choice will reduce the effort involved, save you money and conserve water all at the same time.

Impact sprinklers, also known as impulse sprinklers, are a good option for watering large, level lawns where overspray is not a concern. This sprinkler operates in a pulsating manner and provides long-range coverage in full- or partial-circle spray patterns. Many impact sprinklers feature heavy-duty, metal construction and a step spike for driving securely into the ground.  

 Drip sprinklers, as the name suggests, deliver a slow supply of water directly into the ground. Other names for drip sprinklers include bubblers, drippers, soakers and micro-sprayers. They're ideal for watering freshly seeded patches of lawn and specific plants in your garden that require deep watering. Drip sprinklers will also save you money on your water bill because there's less evaporation and more water reaches the roots you're targeting.        

 If you're tired of dragging your garden hoses around the yard (not to mention tripping over them), you should consider an underground, or in-ground, sprinkler system. With an underground system, the water hose is buried beneath the surface of your lawn or garden and connects to pop-up or above-ground sprinkler heads. Once you install an underground sprinkler system, watering your lawn becomes as easy as turning on the tap. With some systems you can also swap in different kinds of sprinkler heads.     

 Soaker hoses are a variation on the drip sprinkler. The difference is the water gets delivered through perforations along the length of the hose, instead of through a sprinkler head at the end of the hose. Like drip sprinklers, soaker hoses are a good choice for targeting specific plants such as freshly-planted trees and shrubs that need deep watering. They're also ideal for watering rows of vegetables as the soaker hose can be positioned between the rows. Little or no water is lost through evaporation, which helps reduce your water bill, and plant roots become saturated more quickly, which saves you time. To water larger areas, simply connect multiple soaker hoses together.     

 Imagine a self-powered toy tractor outfitted with a helicopter propeller and you have the basic idea. The travelling sprinkler is a rotating sprinkler head on wheels. It traces the length of your garden hose in the path of your choosing. It’s a fun way to water your lawn from the comfort of your patio chair. The smallest models are suitable for residential use. On-board or remote controls allow you to adjust the speed and spray range and even stop automatically.

 The most familiar of all the sprinkler types, a stationary sprinkler distributes water in a gentle, rain-like pattern via whirling, oscillating or basic ring designs. Stationary sprinklers are best suited to average-sized lawns and trouble areas that need a thorough soaking. Look for one with a control ring or range limiter. A so-called scarecrow sprinkler is equipped with motion detection and triggers the spray to deter birds and wildlife from feeding on plant beds or freshly sown grass seed.