A wide range of watering equipment is available to home gardeners, ranging from a simple watering can to an automatic, underground irrigation system. A common watering tool for gardens and lawns is the portable sprinkler. There are several different types of sprinklers, each producing a characteristic spray pattern.
Portable sprinklers are inexpensive and readily available.
When used properly, they do a good job of watering. The most commonly used portable sprinkler is the oscillating sprinkler. An oscillating sprinkler consists of a horizontal tube which has several outlets along it. The tube turns slowly back and forth, applying water in a rectangular pattern. Oscillating sprinklers apply water to medium-sized areas.