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Make sure to clean nozzles on your pop-up sprinklers regularly; blocked nozzles not only water inefficiently but also waste water. Nozzles on your sprinklers can also be replaced,  if required.

Turn off your tap, pull the hose to retract, and slowly walk the hose back into the reel. If a spray gun is connected to the hose then pull the trigger to release remaining water.

The difference is the height of the sprinkler; 50mm pop-up sprinklers are ideal for small lawn and garden areas whereas 100mm models are taller to clear longer grass.

For the benefits and downsides of sprayers and drippers, come visit our garden talk section. It is full of hints and tips on irrigation, water saving and more.

Since your hose has been coiled in its packaging for some time, it will need to be straightened. Unwind your hose, fill it with water and lay it out in the sun – this will remove any kinks that have formed from being coiled.