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Tom’s Guide
Technology
Katie Mortram

Sprinkler vs. hose: which is better for your lawn?

A sprinkler head spraying water next to a hose spraying water from a hand

Considering the heat wave we’re going through, our lawns need all of the moisture they can get. That means sprinkler systems and hoses are running on overtime at the moment — it’s necessary to keep our lawns looking green and healthy. Plus, it stops you from learning how to revive dead grass. But, have you ever paused to wonder which is the better method for your watering your grass?

There are actually pros and cons to each, which affects the overall cost, effort and effectiveness. So if you’re considering switching from one method to the other, you need to first fully understand the differences to be sure you’re making the right decision. If you want to learn all about it, here, we list out all of the pros and cons of a sprinkler system versus a hose, and which is ultimately better for your lawn.   

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