There are several easy steps you can take to avoid over-watering your grass, shrubs, trees, and plants. Choosing appropriate watering devices is the simplest way to conserve water and keep everything thing green and healthy. Choose a sprinkler that matches the size and shape of your yard. Spot sprinklers are rotating sprinklers that water a defined area. They don't provide expansive irrigation but are perfect for smaller yards or a specific landscaped area.
Rotary sprinklers spin water close to the ground.
This sprinkler's watering radius depends on the size of the rotary sprinkler and the water pressure. Impact sprinklers use a clicking device to spray water close to the ground and can be pre-set to cover an 180 or a 360 area. For extra large areas, more than one impact sprinkler is recommended. Unfortunately, some of the most common sprinklers are not the most water efficient. If your sprinkler shoots water high into the air, most of the water is lost to wind and evaporation.