Sprinkler Heads: Which Is Best for My Yard?

 

Do you aspire to have the best-looking yard in your neighborhood? Are you dreaming about relaxing on the plush grass in your backyard? Getting the perfect lawn may be easier than you think. 

 

Choosing the proper sprinkler head can help you get the perfect lawn because proper watering is key to the perfect yard. Landscape irrigation accounts for nearly one-third of all residential outdoor water use, equaling more than seven billion gallons per day, so it’s no surprise that homeowners want the best and most efficient sprinklers for their lawns. 

 

Here are some tips if you’re looking to purchase a new sprinkler but aren’t sure which one is best for your yard. 

 

Spray Heads or Rotors?

  • Spray Heads. Spray heads disperse water in a circular pattern and can be changed out based on the needs of your yard or plantings. The size of the nozzle radius depends on the spacing between sprinklers. For optimum efficiency, do not space spray heads more than 15 feet apart. For full lawn coverage, install sprinklers with overlap spacing. Spray heads require 20-30 pounds of pressure per square inch (psi) of water pressure and disperse two to three times more water than a rotor. Sprays are ideal for smaller, hard-to-reach areas of your yard. 

  • Rotors. Rotors (or rotary heads) also disperse water circularly but are designed to cover larger areas of open space. Small rotors cover anywhere from 15 to 50 feet; large rotors cover up to 100 feet of yard space. Rotors require more water than sprays, with the PSI level equaling the distance between each installed unit. However, rotors deliver water slower than sprays, which leads to less runoff and less wasted water. 

 

Pop-up or Fixed Riser?

  • Pop-Up. The pop-up riser is the most common riser and is available in both sprays and rotors. Because it is installed underground, the sprinkler head stays out of sight while inactive, allowing your landscape to remain beautiful. When the sprinkler system turns on, a portion of the sprinkler head “pops up” and sprays water across your yard. Since there aren’t pipes sticking out of your lawn, you or your kids won’t destroy or trip over them. 

  • Fixed. Installed above the ground on a riser (or shrub stick), use this sprinkler head if you need water to reach high-reaching plants. While fixed risers are cheaper than pop-ups, they are not the best option for the middle of your lawn. Pop-ups are designed to provide similar water coverage while avoiding issues caused by fixed heads. If you need a fixed riser, install them in the corners or low-traffic areas of your landscape. 

 

AquaTX Sprinkler is a trusted leader in sprinkler and irrigation installation and repair. If you’re looking for a professional company with integrity that puts the customers first, you found the right one. Call us at 1-512-450-4217 or visit our website to save water and money today!

 

 

Sources

https://www.irrigationtutorials.com/selecting-a-sprinkler-head/ 

https://help.dripdepot.com/support/solutions/articles/11000044368-choosing-the-correct-sprinkler-head 

https://www.lawnandlandscape.com/article/ll-web-extra-110218-irrigation-rotors-sprayers/ 
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