The Best Sprinkler Systems For Every Budget

The scorching summer sun can spell serious trouble for your lawn or garden if you don’t have the right sprinkler system. Whether you’re looking for a simple garden hose attachment or a high-tech, hands-free smart sprinkler, there’s a watering system out there that’s perfect for your needs — and your wallet.

Here are a few of our favorite sprinkler systems to get your lawn ready for the rest of the year.

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GrowGreen Rotating Lawn Sprinkler, $18.99
If you’re in the market for a no-nonsense, sturdy lawn sprinkler, you can’t go wrong with this model by GrowGreen. It provides your lawn with even and complete water coverage and features 80 PSI water pressure, 360-degree rotation and a sizable 32.8 feet of spray distance.

Melnor Turbo Oscillating Sprinkler, $21.99
This model by Melnor offers 20 precision nozzles that provide maximum coverage for large lawns or gardens up to a whopping 4,500 square feet. Additionally, its touch controls allow you to adjust the width and range of the watering pattern to cover your whole yard or just a narrow flower bed, depending on the layout of your property.

Aqua Joe Indestructible Metal Base Oscillating Sprinkler, $32.40
For those looking for some landscaping peace of mind, this “indestructible” metal-base oscillating sprinkler by Aqua Joe is your best bet. It covers up to 3,600 square feet of yard or garden and features a leak-resistant connection, 16 clog-resistant nozzles and a two-year warranty.

Melnor MiniMax Turbo Oscillating Sprinkler on Step Spike, $36.27
Step spike sprinklers such this Melnor model are sleek, low-profile ways to effectively and efficiently water your lawn or garden. This puddle-minimizing sprinkler features four-way adjustments, zoom control and a quick-connect system that makes connecting and disconnecting watering tools a breeze.

Orbit Tripod Base with Brass Impact, $39.97
Big-time lawns need big-time sprinklers — that’s why this Orbit Tripod Base is a must-have for watering large swaths of yard or garden. This lawn care powerhouse sprays up to 90 feet in diameter, covering 6,360 square feet when set to a full circle.

Orbit B-hyve Smart Hose Faucet Timer with Wi-Fi Hub, $67.84
This smart hose faucet timer by Orbit gives you control of your lawn maintenance at your fingertips and lets you access and manage your watering schedule from anywhere in the world. You can program the timer using the B-hyve app, or you can let the weather-based software create a program for you. It also adheres to rigorous WaterSense and SWAT (smart water application technologies) testing protocols to ensure the system saves you water in the long run.

Orbit B-hyve 12-Zone Smart Indoor/Outdoor Sprinkler Controller, $104.85
This intuitive, smart sprinkler timer by Orbit is great for new installations or for replacement purchases, and comes in both six- and 12-station models with an indoor and outdoor weatherproof locking cabinet. You can control the system through the app (available on Android, iOS device or web) or by using Amazon Alexa voice controls.

Rachio Generation: Smart, 8 Zone Sprinkler Controller, $129.99
Saving water isn’t just great for the environment — it’s also great for your wallet. The Rachio 3e Smart Sprinkler Controller automatically saves you water, time and money, thanks to its smart features including Rain Skip, Wind Skip, Freeze Skip, Saturation Skip and Seasonal Shift. You can also create smart schedules based on the needs of your lawn, factoring in everything from plant type and soil type to sun exposure and weather conditions.

Aeon Matrix Yardian Indoor/Outdoor Smart Sprinkler Controller, $129.99
Integrating your sprinkler system into your smart home is a snap with Aeon Matrix’s Yardian. Compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Home, this model can be installed in just 15 minutes or less, and it doubles as a surveillance system. Plus, you can cut down on the amount of the water used to maintain and nurture your lawn and garden by 50 percent.

Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller, $229
Attention lawn warriors: This top-of-the-line smart sprinkler system is the Cadillac of yard care. The Rachio 3 can save you up to 50 percent on your monthly water bill, since it helps you avoid unnecessary watering and takes into account hyperlocal weather and soil conditions using data from more than 270,000 personal weather stations. It’s also seamlessly compatible with Alexa and Apple HomeKit.

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