Traveling Sprinklers

Any homeowner knows that the secret to a lush lawn is making sure the grass gets enough water during the hot summer months. A great way of doing this is by using a traveling sprinkler system. These sprinklers are unique in that they travel along a hose all around your yard, watering everything in their path. While some homes have built in underground irrigation systems the majority do not. Traveling or walking sprinklers are an inexpensive way to get every corner of your lawn or garden the water it needs to thrive.

A travelling sprinkler works by using the basic laws of physics to move it around the lawn. The water will travel down the hose and through a pipe in the sprinkler and the force will turn the gears inside, which are connected to an axle. And similar to a regular vehicle when the axle is turned the wheels will follow. The unit will slowly move around and spray water all over. This type of system works great on irregular shaped lawns that are not typically easy to hit with standard sprinklers. Plus with a traveling sprinkler you don't have to do much work at all. You can sit in the shade and watch it do what it does best.

Advantages Over A Standard Water Sprinkler

These products have some distinct advantages over the traditional sprinklers that you are used to using. Some of them include:

• After setup there is almost no work for you to do
• They can cover almost all of your lawn depending on how you angle the arms
• Many types to choose from, the most typical being a small tractor sprinkler
• They can entertain and cool the kids or family dog on a hot day
• They are a lot of fun to watch

Is a traveling sprinkler right for you? That really depends on your situation. If you have a larger lawn that is not uniform in shape, or if you just don't like moving traditional sprinklers around every 30 minutes then it would be a great choice. The summer months can be brutal depending on where you live and this intense heat can really damage your grass in only a few days. By keeping ample water on your lawn it will retain its' lush green color and leave you the envy of your neighbors. Save yourself some work by using something that is designed to put the fun back into lawn care. Traveling or walking sprinklers were designed by people who don't like to spend countless hours moving hoses all over their property.