Alright Sprinkler Head, let’s talk about water because in this summer heat, your garden’s guzzling it like sweet tea on a front porch. But dumping water daily like you're trying to fill a kiddie pool? Not the move. In fact, your plants prefer a good deep soak just a couple times a week instead of a little sprinkle every morning. Aim for 1 to 1.5 inches of water per week, and try to get it done early in the morning when it’s still cool out, before that brutal sun cranks the garden into a steam room.
Now, if you’re out there with a hose every day guessing how much water is "enough," you’re not just wasting water, you’re wasting time. Let’s make your life easier and your watering smarter. Add a Bluetooth moisture sensor to the mix and let your phone tell you when your soil’s dry. Toss in a weather-based irrigation controller, and your system won’t run if it’s about to rain or just stormed last night. Want to keep it simple? Grab a good old rain gauge and see exactly how much your garden’s getting naturally. And of course, Cheap Sprinklers has all of it—techy tools, budget-friendly basics, and everything in between.
For the eco-conscious Sprinkler Heads out there (you know who you are), rain barrels are a no-brainer. Collecting that sweet, sweet free sky juice helps you save on your water bill and gives your plants untreated, temperature-friendly water. Pair it with a gravity-fed drip system, and suddenly you're the off-grid garden wizard everyone wishes they were. Bonus: your neighbors will think you’re a genius when you’re still growing tomatoes in September while their yard’s a crispy wasteland.
The key to summer watering is to be intentional, not excessive. Skip the daily spritzing and start using deep, infrequent watering strategies supported by the right tools. Your plants will grow stronger roots, your water bill will stop giving you side-eye, and your garden will thrive even in the thick of a heatwave. Stay cool, Sprinkler Head, and let Cheap Sprinklers help you water smarter, not harder.
