How to Choose the Right Garden Pump Sprayer
In my own opinion, a garden pump sprayer are a woefully underrated tool in a garden tool set. Often looked over by many home gardeners, garden pump sprayers are often chalked up for just spreading chemicals in your garden. On the contrary, these garden sprayers are an incredibly useful tool to have in your arsenal.
In this article, we’ll be taking a look at what garden pump sprayers are, what they can be used for, and which one is right for you.
What is a Garden Pump Sprayer?
A garden pump sprayer (otherwise known as a hand pump sprayer) is a device that is used to project a liquid. They are composed of a main container that holds the liquid, and a nozzle that sprays the material onto the garden.
Many landscapers use garden sprayers for the purpose of lawn care; weed and pest extermination are among the two most common uses for a garden sprayer.
What Are Some Other Uses for a Garden Pump Sprayer?
When most people think of garden sprayer pumps, they automatically think of herbicides or pesticides and other chemicals, which can turn off many organic gardeners. The truth is, the average gardener can make a variety of uses with a garden sprayer pump in their tool set.
Some examples include:
- Fertilizer
Using a hand pump sprayer to apply fertilizer is a great use of this garden tool. You can cover a large area of your garden in a shorter amount of time using a garden sprayer rather than applying fertilizer manually.
- Cleaning & Sanitization
You might not think cleaning and sanitizing comes into play when gardening, but I beg to differ! I highly advocate for properly cleaning and sanitizing your gardening tools, and utilizing a garden spray pump is perfect for the job. Cleansing your gardening tools with a 9:1 water and bleach solution is vital to prevent spreading disease amongst your plants.
In Conclusion: Which Garden Pump Sprayer is Right for You?
When choosing a garden sprayer, the first step you should take is determining what your primary needs are. Are you going to use your sprayer for weed killing?
Fertilizing?
Cleaning?
Regardless of what your intentions are, it is important to know what your intended use is before shopping around.
For example, this PVC hand pump sprayer from Chapin International is excellent for cleaning & sanitation purposes. The material of this sprayer is compatible with bleach solutions which is a perfect match if you’re using your hand sprayer to sanitize your other gardening equipment and prevent the spread of disease-causing fungus.
On the other hand, if you’re going to use your garden sprayer pump for herbicide, this portable garden sprayer from ITISLL is an appropriate match. This garden sprayer pump specifically is made for weed killing. It has a long, brass handle and is perfectly equipped for reaching into the smallest crevices of your yard.
Overall, choosing the perfect garden sprayer solely depends on your own needs. These are only but a couple of options to choose from, the possibilities are endless. I definitely recommend you ask your neighbors what they are using for their gardening, shop around and ask your local garden & home improvement store experts and staff what they recommend to customers like yourself.
Regardless of what garden sprayer you choose, you’ll see a huge improvement in your garden! Trust me, your garden of veggies, herbs and fruits will love you for it!
Here’s to a Beautiful Garden!
Wayne Jaye
waynejaye@youhaveagreenthumb.com
Works Cited
Fishel, Frederick M. “Using Your Handheld Lawn and Garden Sprayer.” University of Florida. https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/pi211. Accessed 22 July 2021.
“How to Select the Right Sprayer Pump.” WallaceFarmer. https://www.farmprogress.com/equipment/how-select-right-sprayer-pump. Accessed 22 July 2021.