To organize the irrigation system, people often turn to sprinklers. However, there are many models for today, therefore it is not easy to determine the choice. Let's talk about what kind of sprinkler is better to choose for watering the garden.
Why do I need a sprinkler?
Before we start to answer the question, how to choose sprinklers for watering the garden, we will tell about their purpose in principle. So, sprinklers or sprinklers create an artificial rain, which evenly and gently moistens the land on the site.
Droplets emitted from the sprinklers, falling to the ground, leave no traces on it and do not damage the inflorescences at the stage of the ovary, which is important. And for especially whimsical plants, it is always possible to use drip root watering.
Types of sprinklers for watering the garden
The simplest model is an adjustable sprayer, which, in fact, is the tip for the hose. It has several modes of water supply - a small drizzling or abundant shower for different types of plants. It works on the principle of a pistol, and for its installation on a hose an adapter is required.
Another kind of sprinkler - retractable. It is installed together with an automatic irrigation system and is designed to water a small square of rectangular shape. The box of the sprinkler is dug in the ground, and for the beginning of watering you need only to open the lid.
The statistical sprinkler is probably the most common model. It is used both for watering lawns, and for garden areas and fruit trees. He can irrigate the earth within a radius of up to 5 meters around him. Installation of such a sprinkler may require the participation of specialists, since it requires the installation of an entire system of pipes and hoses.
A universal sprinkler can be installed in any garden, and besides the basis of the function, it will perform a decorative role. It can be used for watering lawns, shrubs and garden beds.
Circular sprinkler is mainly used for watering lawns. Uniform watering occurs as a result of the rotation of the sprayer. And the range can vary depending on the model. This sprinkler is installed directly into the ground.
For especially large areas, oscillating sprinklers are used for the garden. It has a complex design and several modes of operation. With its help, you can irrigate large areas, as it can easily be moved from place to place and installed in any part of the garden.