To keep your lawn looking healthy and beautiful, it is important to water it regularly. This is especially true if you live in an area that has extremely hot, dry weather during the summer. To determine which sprinkler will best meet your needs it is a good idea to compare the features of different types of sprinklers. These are some of the types of sprinklers on the market today and the features of each.

Stationary Sprinklers 

Stationary sprinklers work by spraying water through holes located on the sprinkler head. Stationary sprinklers do not rotate, but can be easily moved to different areas of your yard. 

Stationary sprinklers are best for smaller yards, but they do distribute large amounts of water at once so the job can be done quickly. These sprinklers are available in a variety of different sizes and shapes that allow you to choose the spraying pattern you prefer.

Oscillating Sprinklers 

Oscillating sprinklers use a long, plastic or aluminum tube to create a wide fan-like spray of water. The tube moves back and forth and the spray pattern can be adjusted to water either large or small areas.

This type of sprinkler produces a high spray output that is also ideal for watering flowers, shrubs and other plants. The power of the water spray production is gentle enough that plants and flowers will not be beaten down or damaged while watering.

Impact Sprinklers 

Impact sprinklers produce very strong and powerful streams of water. This water pressure moves sprinkler arms in a circular motion so that a wide area of your lawn can be watered at once.

The spray distance and circular motion of an impact sprinkler can be adjusted so that you only water the area of lawn that needs it. However, these sprinklers are so powerful that it is best not to use them near flower and vegetable gardens to prevent damage to delicate plants.

Rotary Sprinklers 

Rotary sprinklers also have several arms that have sprinkler heads built into the ends of each arm. Water pressure rotates the arms so that water is distributed in a complete circle. This type of sprinkler is designed to water a large area of a lawn or garden evenly. The watering pattern is steady and gentle enough so that it can be used to safely water flower beds, shrubs and other plants.

Choosing the best sprinkler for your lawn or garden depends mainly on the size of the area of land that needs to be watered and if you are using it to water plants as well. With the right type of sprinkler, you can keep your lawn or garden in the best condition possible. Learn more about sprinklers by visiting a gardening or landscaping supply store.