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Watering & Irrigation
Consistent watering keeps a lawn and garden alive through summer, whether you use hoses, sprinklers, timers or a smart controller. We compare these on coverage, durability, water efficiency and ease of setup, and flag which smart options are genuinely worth the extra cost.
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Editor’s top picks
Hand-selected★ BEST OVERALL
Rain Bird 32ETI
★ BEST FOR LARGE LAWNS
Rain Bird 5000 Plus Rotor Sprinkler
★ BEST HEAVY DUTY
K-Rain RPS Series Gear-Driven Rotor Sprinkler
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Consistent watering keeps a lawn and garden alive through summer, whether you use hoses, sprinklers, timers or a smart controller. We compare these on coverage, durability, water efficiency and ease of setup, and flag which smart options are genuinely worth the extra cost.