Garden sprayers are usually meant for limited coverage, unlike tow-behind lawn sprayers which are meant to efficiently cover large areas with fertilizer or insecticides. Trailing sprayers are also designed for expanses of lawn because, for one thing, these types of large-capacity applicators must be used where there are no plants that would be damaged. These are too much equipment for the job, however, when it comes to most garden use.

Spot garden sprayers can be mounted in several ways to allow for garden applications of fertilizer or herbicides. All models have a long (15 feet) hose so gardeners can move among the plants for close application. With a tank of 15 gallons and an output of one gallon-per-minute, this equipment is also suited to lawn tasks.

Garden Sprayers for Limited Coverage

A backpack sprayer is ideal for home use; it comes with ergonomic tanks of three-, four-, and five-and-a-half gallons to accommodate various sizes of yards. With its curved tank, carrying handle, padded shoulder straps, and light weight, this sprayer is convenient and easy to work with. It does, nevertheless, have excellent internal workings, with a brass piston pump and built-in agitator.

Safety is always a main concern with applicators of toxic substances, and this backpack sprayer has several safety features. A wide opening facilitates easy filling without spillovers; a professional, brass lance permits up-close, exact spraying. Garden sprayers should be user-friendly, lightweight, and safe, and applicators such as the spot and backpack models follow these guidelines.