Best Sprinklers

Have a big house with a huge yard? Feel tired just thinking about having to take care of the lawn? Don't worry as you can always fall back on the Orbit 56667N impact sprinkler. Perched upon a tripod, this impact sprinkler can cover a radius of up to 80 feet around it, depending on how you adjust its height. You can adjust the base within 16-37.5 inches and water some huge lawn making sure no single corner in your yard is left untouched.

Made out of sturdy zinc, the Orbit 56667N won’t rust or get dented if somebody knocks the sprinkling device over, so you can put it right in the middle of your backyard without worrying about your dog accidentally tipping the tripod. Of course, a tall metallic device isn’t exactly invisible and some users might prefer a stealthier model, but we think utility trumps design flaws and we hope you agree.

If you only want a gentle watering for a little flowerbed by the house instead of large coverage, you can switch from full circle rotation to partial movement and the Orbit 56667N will only work on a particular area, preset by you.

A well-kept backyard can be the hidden gem of any home and anybody who wants to really impress friends with pristine lawns shouldn’t spare any cost on the best lawn sprinkler. So while the Orbit 56667N is a bit more expensive than some competitors, it certainly has the features to make up for it and is a great choice for large area coverage as well as precise watering. You don't want your sprinkler to waster water, after all, as it's pretty cost-prohibitive!

There are so many types of sprinklers on the market that choosing just one can make your head spin. However, you could always try and go for a combo model that packs several different watering devices in it, like the Gesentur Automatic does!

Even though you pay for one device, you get two: a rotating 3-arm model with four nozzles on each arm and a butterfly rotary model that sprays water like a fountain, intended for gently moisturizing flowers and plants. Of course, a device like that takes some time to put together properly, especially if you plan to change nozzles. That isn’t made any easier by the lack of instructions though, so prepare for a long afternoon with this device.

Still, the Gesentur Automatic sprinkler system packs quite a few versatile features. You can not only adjust the spray distance but also the angle of spraying so that the water doesn’t hit the plants too hard and isn’t spread out too much. If you want to transfer it to a different part of the yard, it will be easy to pick up and carry since the Gesentur sprinkler is made of lightweight ABS plastic.

In the end, the Gesentur Automatic is quite useful for watering flowers and plants and covering a reasonably large area of your backyard. But what really puts it above the competition is a leak-proof hose connector that comes with this model, ensuring that the watering process isn’t interrupted and no liquid is wasted. That alone could make the Gesentur one of the most efficient sprinklers out there.

Even though many experts prefer pulsating models over oscillating ones, we do feel that some models of the latter type are no worse and may be even better in certain situations. The Melnor XT4200M lawn sprinkler system is one of such examples. The advantage of this model is that it uses water sparingly and doesn't waste it on objects and things around. As a result, you will water only plants and grass and won't make puddles on the surrounding territory.

As for minor yet important utilities, the Melnor XT4200M works equally well regardless of where you place it, be it a smooth surface or a hill, and its metal base won’t get rusty or bent. And while we can't say the same about plastic nozzles that come supplied in the kit, we do regard this model as reliable and can assure you that it won't fall apart after a couple years of use.

The Melnor XT4200M will work best for those looking for a portable device suitable for watering quite large areas. It yields a powerful jet and boasts a coverage area up to 3900 square feet with a 70-foot spray distance, meaning if you wanted to you could give your neighbors a shower, quite literally.

By the way, if you feel like your plants are being drowned or damaged by the overly heavy water flow, you can always take a minute to adjust it and make the spray easier to bear. Just make sure that the water pressure is above 40 psi or the sprinkler won't run at all!

The choice of a water sprinkler can determine how well-maintained your yard will look and, while some people have different tastes, it’s tough to deny that the Melnor XT4200M is at the top of the competition, thanks to its adjustable flow and range and a pretty large coverage area.

The main benefit of a lawn sprinkler system lies in the fact that it frees you from the need to crawl around on all fours or bend over to reach the farthest part of the flower beds or all the way to the last row of plants in your garden. That’s why we like the Gilmour 196SPB, a circular-type sprinkler that provides full control of the water stream, making your life a bit easier.

You’ll find a small ring on the base of the device with 12 adjustment points, which lets you choose how far the water will go and what shape the spray will take, thus determining how strong the flow will be. If you don’t feel like fiddling with settings too much, you can simply swap between a partial and full circle coverage with a single press.

Sadly, while the Gilmour 196SPB is able to hit some of the remotest corners of your garden owing to its impressive coverage area of up to 5800 square feet, it won't be as effective when needing to water adjacent areas. To solve this problem, you might need to move it around your garden a few times before the watering's done. Thankfully, it’s made of a lightweight polymer and won’t be too tough to carry. Plus, you can easily dig it into the ground so it won’t stick out too much in the middle of the lawn.

Overall, the Gilmour 196SPB doesn’t boast any innovations, opting instead to win over the competition with high-quality materials and an easily adjustable watering system. It’s a great choice if your yard has an irregular shape and you want full control of irrigation. 

Have no luck finding a sprinkler that would provide enough coverage while not posing a tripping hazard to you and your family members? Consider the Melnor 4060-TP, a compact yet effective oscillating sprinkler that will handle any backyard with ease.

Since this is an oscillating sprinkler, you can adjust not only how far the stream will go (and you do get a substantial range up to 75 feet) but also how wide it will be. With a maximum width of 53 feet, the Melnor 4060-TP is guaranteed to yield an impressive water flow and to cover even a large yard with ease. The same goes for the distance that makes 3900 square feet, quite impressive given the size of the sprinkler. That said, do not think that this model is some kind of a water-blasting cannon as you can switch between its flow strengths depending on what plants you need to water. On top of that, the sprinkler enables you to adjust the width and strength of flow for each side separately so you do not miss any part of your lawn. One thing we'd like to warn you is that the control knobs on the device do not look very sturdy and it's best to be very careful when twisting them.

Summarizing, if you don't particularly care if the sprinkler is made of metal or plastic and what you seek out is an affordable solution that will allow you to improve the health of your garden or lawn, the Melnor 4060-TP is the model you don't want to miss. Compact in size, effective, and powerful, you'll hardly find a better model in its price range.