|Impact rotary head sprinkler
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|Spray head sprinkers are versatile and can water difficult areas. Photo credit; Kumaravel Thangaraj Flickr CC BY 2.0|
A bubbler irrigation system applies water to individual plants or groupings of plants.
Outdoor irrigation accounts for up to 60% of residential water use in some parts of the US.
The type of irrigation method for delivering water to plants plays a large role in the amount of water used and the effectiveness of the irrigation system.
Turf generally requires more water than bedding plants, shrubs, and trees, therefore, design the irrigation system with this in mind.
These three irrigation systems are all used in residential landscapes. Drip irrigation is addressed in another section.