Select the Right Product
Not sure where to start? This guide matches your garden type to the right Hozelock watering solution — so you buy exactly what you need, first time.
Choose by garden type
Find the recommended solution based on what you're watering. Most gardens need a mix of two or more types.
Pots dry out quickly and need the most frequent watering. A drip system with individual drippers per pot is the most efficient solution — each pot gets a measured amount of water directly at the root.
For planted borders with shrubs and perennials, micro-jet sprayers on adjustable stakes give wide, gentle coverage across an entire bed. Soaker hose laid along the length of a border is an even simpler option.
For a small to medium lawn, an oscillating or rotating sprinkler connected to a tap timer is the easiest solution. For a larger or shaped lawn, a pop-up sprinkler system delivers professional results with zero effort.
Vegetables need consistent, reliable watering — especially in summer. Soaker hose laid along rows delivers water at root level without wetting foliage, which reduces disease. Pair with a timer for hands-free growing.
Greenhouses heat up fast and plants can suffer in hours without water. A dedicated greenhouse watering kit with misting nozzles or drippers, combined with an automatic timer, is essential for reliable results.
A garden with multiple different areas needs a multi-zone approach — separate pipe runs for pots, borders and lawn, all controlled by a single smart timer. Plan carefully and use tee connectors to branch your supply pipe.
Compare system types
Use this table to compare the four main irrigation approaches side by side.
| System type | Best for | Water saving | DIY install | Works with timer | Approximate cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drip irrigation | Pots, raised beds, containers | ✓✓✓ | ✓✓✓ | ✓ | £25 – £80 |
| Micro-jets & sprayers | Borders, flower beds, veg patches | ✓✓ | ✓✓✓ | ✓ | £30 – £100 |
| Soaker hose | Rows of veg, long borders | ✓✓✓ | ✓✓✓ | ✓ | £15 – £50 |
| Oscillating sprinkler | Lawns up to 250m² | ✓✓ | ✓✓✓ | ✓ | £20 – £60 |
| Pop-up sprinklers | Lawns — permanent, discreet | ✓✓ | ✓✓ | ✓ | £150 – £400+ |
Choose a water controller
Every automatic watering system needs a controller. Here's how the Hozelock range stacks up — from simple mechanical timers to full smart home integration.
- Single daily watering cycle
- Simple dial programming
- No batteries needed
- Ideal for holidays
- Up to 3 starts per day
- Duration 1 min – 2 hrs
- Delay and frequency settings
- Rain delay button
- Up to 6 starts per day
- Multiple independent cycles
- Large LCD display
- Ideal for complex gardens
- Automatic sunrise/sunset watering
- Soil moisture sensor compatible
- No manual programming needed
- Adjusts for weather conditions
- Everything in Sensor Controller
- Sunrise + custom start times
- Multiple daily cycles
- Large backlit display
- Control via smartphone app
- Water from anywhere in the world
- Weather-linked auto adjust
- Multiple zone capable
Quick finder
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Still not sure what's right for you?
Our irrigation experts give free, no-obligation advice. Get in touch or call 0333 335 6295 — free from most mobiles, Mon–Fri 9am–5pm.