Types of Lawn Sprinkler Systems

Sprinkler systems cannot only save time but can save a home or business owner money in the long run. A sprinkler system can increase the value of a home or business plus keep the lawn looking healthy and beautiful all summer long. There is a wide range of professionally installed sprinkler system on the market or do-it-yourself systems that can be purchased at home improvement centers.

Automatic Lawn Sprinkler Systems

Automatic lawn sprinkler systems can be separated into two categories underground lawn sprinkler systems and hose-end systems. Both types have their own advantages and disadvantages the customer has the option of which model will fit their needs.

Underground Systems

Underground systems are more complex and expensive and are often used for larger areas. The underground system can be installed by a professional or the homeowner. Pipes may be placed in trenches throughout the yard with various sprinkler devices that connect to the ends. The system can be equipped with a timer for automatic watering or turned on by hand. The lawn can be watered by a drop method or shower setting.

Hose-end Systems

There are cheaper routes than an underground system. Most garden centers and discount stores sell lawn sprinklers that attach to the end of a water hose. These come in a variety of styles, such as animals, gnomes and flower shaped sprinklers that cost very little. 

If you want a system that can still be hidden, you can obtain a system and install it by using a shovel and placing the system just barley underground to lay the system out of sight. These types can be purchased in a kit at home improvement centers, Walmarts and Kmarts.

Save Money

The variety of lawn sprinkler systems on the market is affordable for all home and business owners, so they can have a beautiful well-kept lawn all summer long. Watering a lawn takes less time and money than it does to replace the grass with seed or sod.