There are several styles of portable lawn sprinklers:
1. **Impact Sprinklers**: These are the most common type of portable lawn sprinkler. They have a rotating arm that spins when water hits it, creating a large, circular pattern of water. They can cover a wide area and are effective for larger lawns.
2. **Sprinkler Roto**: A portable sprinkler that can rotate in different directions. It usually consists of multiple arms or a rotating head which can be adjusted to create different patterns.
3. **Spray Nozzle Sprinklers**: These are compact and portable sprinklers that use a single nozzle to distribute water. They are often used for smaller areas and require frequent adjustment to achieve the desired coverage.
4. **Mist Lawn Sprinklers**: These sprinklers produce a fine mist that is gentle on plants and ideal for smaller areas with delicate plants.
5. **Orbit Rotating Jet Sprinkler**: A portable sprinkler with a rotating nozzle that shoots water in multiple directions, creating a dense and wide pattern.
6. **Circular Sprinkler**: A sprinkler that produces a circular pattern of water, making it suitable for small to medium-sized lawns.
7. **Flag Sprinkler**: These portable sprinklers use a swiveling head to distribute water over a circular or rectangular area. They are often used for smaller areas and require frequent adjustment.
8. **Watering Gun Sprinkler**: A handheld portable sprinkler that can be adjusted to different nozzle distances, making it suitable for a variety of watering tasks, including delicate plant watering.
9. **Base-Dialed Rotating Sprinkler**: A sprinkler equipped with a built-in adjusting device that is frequently adjusted to achieve a circular or semi-circular spray. This makes it easy to adjust the sprinkler to ensure every part of the lawn is sufficiently watered.
10. **Adjustable Sprinkler Heads**: Some sprinklers feature adjustable heads that allow you to adjust the sprinkler's spray distance or direction while also changing the water distribution patterns easily.
Each of these styles of portable lawn sprinklers can be used effectively depending on your specific lawn requirements, space limitations, and personal preferences.