Border Sprinkler Watering Kit
Easy-to-install mini sprinkler kit for even watering of flower beds and garden borders.
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Product details
The Border Sprinkler Watering Kit provides a simple and effective way to water flower beds and garden borders using a series of low-level mini sprinklers. A single supply pipe runs through the border, with sprinkler risers positioned along its length to provide even coverage over the surrounding plants. Available in small and large kit sizes, the system can water borders up to 75m² and is suitable for a wide range of domestic gardens. The kit connects to an outside tap or garden hose and can also be combined with a battery-operated tap timer for automatic watering.
At a glance
- Complete mini sprinkler system for flower beds and garden borders
- Small and large kits available
- Waters areas up to 75m²
- Low-level sprinkler risers distribute water across the planting
- Single supply pipe runs through the border
- Different sprinkler nozzles available to suit different border widths
- Connects to an outside tap or garden hose
- Can be automated using a garden tap timer
- Simple DIY installation
Why choose a border sprinkler watering kit?
A border sprinkler system is an easy way to water a mixed flower bed without having to position an individual dripper beside every plant. The mini sprinklers distribute water over a wider area, making the system particularly useful for borders containing a mixture of flowers, shrubs and other garden plants. The supply pipe can be laid discreetly through the border, with the sprinkler risers positioned where they provide the best coverage. Once installed, the system can remain in place throughout the growing season, making regular watering much quicker than using a hose or watering can. For best results, the sprinklers should have a reasonably clear spray path across the plants. Where borders contain particularly tall or dense planting, our Tall Stake Border Sprinkler Kit raises the sprinklers above the lower foliage to improve coverage.
Small or large border sprinkler kit?
The Border Sprinkler Watering Kit is available in two sizes. The small kit is designed for smaller domestic flower beds and borders, while the large kit includes a longer, larger-diameter supply pipe and a choice of sprinkler nozzles for watering larger or wider planted areas.
| Specification | Small Kit | Large Kit |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum coverage | Up to 40m² | Up to 75m² |
| Number of sprinkler risers | 10 | 10 |
| Supply pipe length | 25m | 50m |
| Supply pipe diameter | 16mm | 20mm |
| Sprinkler nozzle options | 1 set | 3 sets |
| Water connection | Outside tap or garden hose | Outside tap or garden hose |
| Best suited to | Smaller flower beds and garden borders | Larger or wider garden borders |
How does the border sprinkler watering kit work?
A black polythene supply pipe is laid through the garden border and connected to an outside tap or garden hose. Small sprinkler risers are then fitted at intervals along the pipe using a simple hole-punch connection. Each riser carries a mini sprinkler which sprays water over the surrounding planting. Different sprinkler nozzles can be used to alter the spray coverage to suit the width of the border, helping to keep water within the planted area rather than spraying unnecessarily onto paths or lawns. Because several plants can be watered from each sprinkler, the system provides a straightforward way of irrigating larger mixed borders from a single water connection.
Which sprinkler nozzle do I need?
Different sprinkler nozzles are available to suit different border widths. Choosing the correct nozzle helps keep the spray within the planted area and reduces unnecessary watering of paths, lawns and other surrounding surfaces.
The large Border Sprinkler Watering Kit includes all three sprinkler nozzle sets, allowing the system to be adapted to different widths of border. The sprinklers can also be spaced to suit the shape of the planting, with some overlap between adjacent sprinklers to provide more even coverage.
| Sprinkler nozzle | Suitable border width | Suggested sprinkler spacing |
|---|---|---|
| KEASH40 | Up to 1.0m | Approximately 1.8m |
| KES040 | Up to 2.0m | Approximately 2.0m |
| KES070 | Up to 3.0m | Approximately 2.5m |
Is this kit suitable for established borders?
The Border Sprinkler Watering Kit is particularly well suited to flower beds and borders containing low to medium-height planting. The sprinkler risers sit close to ground level, allowing water to be distributed across the surrounding plants without tall pipework being visible above the border.
In very dense or heavily established borders, taller plants can sometimes obstruct the spray from a low-level sprinkler. Where this is likely to be a problem, the Tall Stake Border Sprinkler Kit may be more suitable as it raises the sprinklers above the lower foliage and helps maintain an unobstructed spray pattern.
Border sprinklers or drip irrigation?
Both sprinkler and drip irrigation systems can provide effective automatic watering for garden borders, but they work in different ways.
A border sprinkler system distributes water over a wider area from each sprinkler, making it particularly useful for mixed flower beds containing many different plants. Installation is straightforward and relatively few watering outlets are needed.
A drip irrigation system applies water directly to the soil through dripline or individual emitters. This reduces evaporation and keeps foliage drier, making drip irrigation a good choice where water efficiency is the main priority.
For many domestic flower borders, the choice comes down to the type and density of planting. Sprinklers provide simple, broad coverage, while drip irrigation provides more targeted watering directly to the root zone. If you are unsure which system is most suitable, see our Garden Border Watering Kits comparison for the different options available.
Automating your border sprinkler system
The Border Sprinkler Watering Kit can be connected to a battery-operated garden tap timer to provide automatic watering. Once programmed, the timer turns the water supply on and off at set times, removing the need to operate the system manually.
Automatic watering is particularly useful during warm weather or when you are away from home, and regular scheduled watering can help maintain more consistent soil moisture than occasional watering with a hose.
A typical installation is simply:
Outside tap → garden tap timer → hose or supply pipe → border sprinkler system
Connecting to a garden tap – Water Regulations
The Border Sprinkler Watering Kit can be connected to a standard outside garden tap or to a garden hose. However, irrigation systems connected to the mains water supply must comply with the UK Water Regulations, including the appropriate protection against water flowing back from the garden into the mains supply. The level of backflow protection required depends on how the system is installed, including the height of the sprinkler outlets. Fixed or automatically operated irrigation systems may also need to be notified to your local water company before installation. For more information, including guidance on backflow protection and notification requirements, see our UK Water Regulations for Domestic Gardens guide.
How to install a border sprinkler watering kit
The Border Sprinkler Watering Kit has been designed for straightforward DIY installation and can be fitted to a new or established flower border. The black polythene supply pipe is laid through the border and the sprinkler risers are positioned where required to provide even coverage. A hole punch is used to make the take-off points in the supply pipe before the sprinkler risers are connected. The appropriate sprinkler nozzles can then be selected to suit the width and shape of the border. The system can be connected directly to an outside tap or connected using a garden hose if the border is some distance from the water supply. Watch the installation video below for a practical guide to installing and setting up the Border Sprinkler Watering Kit.
Technical specification
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Application | Flower beds, herbaceous borders and planted garden areas |
| Maximum coverage | Up to 75m², depending on kit size |
| Maximum border width | Up to 3m, depending on sprinkler nozzle |
| Number of sprinkler risers | 10 |
| Supply pipe | 16mm or 20mm black polythene pipe, depending on kit size |
| Supply pipe length | 25m or 50m, depending on kit size |
| Sprinkler flow rate | 40 l/h or 70 l/h, depending on nozzle |
| Water connection | Outside garden tap or garden hose |
| Automation | Can be connected to a compatible garden tap timer |
| Installation | Above-ground supply pipe with spiked sprinkler risers |
| Installation tool | 3mm hole punch required |
The video below shows how the Border Sprinkler Watering Kit is installed and set up in a garden border. It demonstrates how the supply pipe is laid through the planting, how the sprinkler risers are connected and positioned, and how the completed system provides even watering across the border. It is a useful guide to watch before installation, particularly when planning the sprinkler positions and spacing.
Frequently asked questions
How large an area will the Border Sprinkler Watering Kit cover?
The small Border Sprinkler Watering Kit is suitable for areas up to approximately 40m², while the large kit can water areas up to approximately 75m². Actual coverage will depend on the shape and width of the border and the sprinkler nozzles used.
Which size Border Sprinkler Watering Kit do I need?
Choose the small kit for smaller flower beds and garden borders where 25m of supply pipe is sufficient. The large kit includes 50m of larger-diameter supply pipe and a choice of three sprinkler nozzle sets, making it better suited to larger, wider or irregularly shaped borders.
How far apart should the border sprinklers be installed?
Recommended sprinkler spacing depends on the nozzle being used. As a guide, the sprinklers are normally positioned approximately 1.8m to 2.5m apart. The spray patterns should overlap slightly to help provide even watering across the whole border.
How wide a garden border can the sprinklers water?
The available sprinkler nozzles can be selected to suit borders up to approximately 3m wide. Using the correct nozzle helps keep the spray within the planted area and reduces unnecessary watering of paths and lawns.
Can I connect the sprinkler kit directly to an outside tap?
Yes. The Border Sprinkler Watering Kit can be connected to a standard outside garden tap or to a garden hose if the border is some distance from the tap. Any connection to the mains water supply should comply with the relevant UK Water Regulations.
Can I automate the Border Sprinkler Watering Kit?
Yes. A compatible battery-operated garden tap timer can be fitted between the outside tap and the sprinkler system. This allows the border to be watered automatically at programmed times, which is particularly useful during warm weather or when you are away from home.
Is the Border Sprinkler Watering Kit suitable for established borders?
Yes, provided the sprinklers have a reasonably clear spray path. The low-level sprinklers work particularly well in borders with low to medium-height planting. In very dense or tall established borders, plants may obstruct the spray, in which case a Tall Stake Border Sprinkler Kit may be more suitable.
Should I use border sprinklers or drip irrigation?
A border sprinkler system is ideal where you want to water a mixed area of flowers and shrubs from relatively few watering outlets. Drip irrigation applies water directly to the soil and is generally more water-efficient, making it a good choice where targeted watering and reduced evaporation are the priority.
Can different sprinkler nozzles be used on the same system?
Yes. Different sprinkler nozzle sizes can be used along the same system, which is useful for borders that vary in width. This allows the spray pattern to be matched more closely to the shape of the planted area.
Do I need any special tools to install the kit?
A hole punch is required to make the take-off points in the polythene supply pipe for the sprinkler risers. Once the pipe has been laid through the border, the risers can be positioned where needed to provide suitable coverage.
