Gardena AquaZoom compact rectangular oscillating sprinkler: Sprinkler for watering areas of 9–216 m², range 3–18 m, spread 3–12 m, built-in filter (18708-20)

I recently purchased what I can confidently say is the best sprinkler I have ever owned. From the moment I set it up in my garden, it has been an absolute pleasure to use and watch in action. This review comes just a day after purchasing it, but I couldn't wait to express my satisfaction.First and foremost, the performance of this sprinkler is impeccable. Regardless of the water pressure, it delivers a consistent and even spray, ensuring that every corner of my garden receives the perfect amount of water. Its ability to adapt to different water pressures is truly remarkable, setting it apart from other sprinklers I've tried in the past.This sprinkler does its job flawlessly without any unnecessary complications.While it is too early to comment on its long-term durability, the initial impression has left me with high hopes.Speaking of the brand, this is the second product I have purchased from them, and I am thoroughly impressed. Their commitment to quality is evident in every aspect, from design to performance. I am delighted to have found a brand I can rely on for my gardening needs so far!In conclusion, the best way to describe my experience with this sprinkler is love at first sight. It ticks all the boxes for a gardener's dream equipment—superb performance, effortless usability, and an enchanting display of water distribution. I can confidently recommend this sprinkler to anyone seeking a reliable and enjoyable watering solution for their garden.

Sprays were I don’t need it and not always were I do need it.A little disappointed.

Very good sprinkle covers the whole Garden. Very good for this hot weather.

Good quality. Sits well on the lawn.

Compact, versatile - better than long spray bar. Won't go back..

There are lots of sprinklers to choose from, but one requirement I had was to be able to water a long narrow strip of grass - as narrow as 4' in places - without watering the pavement or the house as well.The answer to a very narrow spread is not, as you might imagine, to adjust the two orange wheels that control the width, because the narrowest spread is still only about 10'. You can get a narrower spread by using the little knob that turns the water flow down - but then it doesn't go so far in the other direction either. I was about to send it back when I had a brainwave - namely to achieve the 'narrow' function by adjusting the angle of the nozzles using the little sliders on each end of the moving head. So by turning the sprinkler round by 90 degrees, I can get a spread of perhaps 15' x 4'. Hurrah!The only slight awkwardness is that the little sliders are very stiff to operate - the knobs should be bigger for a better grip - but once adjusted, the sprinkler is very good.

Easy to fit to hose

We had new turf laid into our garden and were told we needed to stay off it for several weeks to let it settle, but it would require watering a couple of times a day through the summer.I wasn't really sure what the best sprinkler option was, having never had to tend to a lawn before. There seem to be various different types, but I felt a traditional oscillating sprinkler best suited the lawn area we have - it's essentially a 10x10m square of lawn. So ideally I needed a sprinkler I could throw in the middle to water.Gardena are a brand I've used many times lately, having centered most of my garden water needs around their products. They're pricier than some rivals, but I find that they're worth the extra money normally, especially if you wait for a sale price. I bought this item at around £30.The construction feels like heavy duty plastic. With the exception of the metal rods in the base, which I believe are for the axis/to rotate. There are a couple of dials to adjust the water streams and direction. The first one adjusts the "throw" which can increase the distance from 3-15m, and then there are dials to change the spread. You can do this on either end of the sprinkler so if you, for example, wanted to avoid the garden shed you could adjust the dial to stop short and open the other side up to go further. It's pretty effective. I tend to set mine up in the centre of the lawn and then adjust it to stop short of the patio on one end, and go full spread on the other. In terms of height I've set it to cover maximum distance without going over the neighbours fence!I think the quality is there for the money. I used it throughout the initial month of settling the lawn and it did a great job. I have since used it periodically during the hot spells in the summer.It's simple to hook up to the hose and place down where you need it. The controls are basic but effective. The water inlet has a built in rust resistant filter to prevent dirt or limescale getting into the sprinkler. This can be removed and washed out.It's worth noting that this is the smaller of three that Gardena sell. It'll cover up to 150m², the next one 250m² and the large does up to 350m² - so there are options available using the same tech - the throw and reach increases with the sizes.Overall good value, effective and feels like will last as long as I need it to. Easy recommendation from me.