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Old 29-07-2011, 08:54 PM posted to rec.gardens
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Default Different sprinkler question

On Jul 27, 3:05*pm, Chris wrote:
I have a small yard and a small garden. The front yard is square; the
back yard is L-shaped and most of the long arm is taken up by a boat
and trailer. I have two raised beds and the rest is lawn.

I hope this is enough description. What would be your preference- an
oscillating sprinkler or an impact sprinkler? I have had very bad luck
with oscillating sprinklers- they seem to break after a couple of
weeks. If you have a good brand to recommend, please include it!

Thanks

Chris


Would drip irrigation be practicable for a lawn? What are the
dimensions of the lawn? Where are the raised beds in relation to the
lawn? In the middle? On the sides? What plants are in the raised
beds? How much water do they need by comparison with the lawn? Al
these are pertinent factors.

As to choice of sprinklers, I just use old-fashioned screw-on
sprinklers, choosing rectangular holes or circular holes depending
where I want the throw.

HB

HB