An irrigation device that distributes water through the air to garden areas, ranging from hand-held wands to in-ground systems with multiple heads.
Sprinklers range from simple hand-held oscillating sprinklers to complex in-ground systems with multiple heads. They're convenient but less efficient than drip irrigation (water loss to evaporation and runoff). Overhead sprinklers also promote fungal diseases (wet foliage). Best for lawns; less ideal for gardens and vegetables.
Understanding irrigation methods helps you choose efficient, disease-minimizing watering systems appropriate for different plant types.