A Is an Irrigation System Worth It? Although an irrigation system can have a high upfront cost, it also has the potential to save you money over time by decreasing your monthly water bill. Lawn irrigation systems ensure that your grass is adequately watered—and because it's automated, you can set it and forget it.

A Long-range sprinklers, including the Orbit Sprinkler and Nelson Traveling Sprinkler, offer over 5,000 square feet of coverage. More basic models like the Hantechn Sprinkler and Melnor Oscillator cover under 5,000 square feet.

A Hand watering is the most effective way to see that your grass is really getting the water it needs. Sprinkler methods lose a lot of water to evaporation as water is sprayed through the air and can cause runoff if you don't move a portable sprinkler regularly.