Abstract: A shroud for an in-ground sprinkler assembly is provided including an above ground and a below ground portion, wherein the height of the above ground portion is at least substantially 150 mm above the surface of the ground.

Abstract: A sprinkler apparatus includes a sprinkler head, a riser which is in fluid communication with a fluid inlet and the sprinkler head, a base for supporting and maintaining the sprinkler head in an upright position when the base is in contact with the ground or other surface; and wherein, the riser extends substantially vertically from the base a distance at least twice the width of the base and the base is configured to allow the apparatus to be pulled over the ground.

Abstract: A shroud for an in-ground sprinkler assembly is provided including an above ground and a below ground portion, wherein the height of the above ground portion is at least substantially 150 mm above the surface of the ground.

Abstract: An in-ground shrouded sprinkler assembly is provided, including: a sprinkler assembly which includes an upright riser on which a sprinkler head is mounted; a shroud which includes one or more wads with an opening at the top thereof, wherein the wall(s) substantially surround a sprinkler assembly, but wherein the wall(s) do not surround the sprinkler head in a manner which will, in use, interfere with delivery of liquid via the sprinkler head; and wherein the shroud is configured to include: an above ground portion; and a below ground engaging portion; wherein the shroud also includes an animal guard which covers the opening and protects the sprinkler assembly.

Abstract: A stripwise method of irrigation is disclosed, for use with an irrigation system comprising a length of flexible conduit to which a plurality of sprinklers are fixed, each sprinkler being fastened to a protective device which also keeps the sprinkler upright when the conduit is drawn across the ground. The conduit is connected to a water main riser positioned within the area to be irrigated and while maintaining water supply to the sprinklers, the conduit is drawn over the ground by a tow vehicle between set positions. In a preferred variation of the method consecutive set positions are on alternate sides of an imaginary line through the riser that bisects the area.

Abstract: A stripwise method of irrigation is disclosed, for use with an irrigation system comprising a length of flexible conduit to which a plurality of sprinklers are fixed, each sprinkler being fastened to a protective device which also keeps the sprinkler upright when the conduit is drawn across the ground. The conduit is connected to a water main riser positioned within the area to be irrigated and while maintaining water supply to the sprinklers, the conduit is drawn over the ground by a tow vehicle between set positions. In a preferred variation of the method consecutive set positions are on alternate sides of an imaginary line through the riser that bisects the area.

Abstract: A device for the protection of a water sprinkler head includes a base and sides enclosing the head, with an open top. The base is adapted to slide over the ground, the sides are arcuate, fixed to the base and protrude above the head. There are means to releasably clamp said device to a water pipe, this means also supplies a water path between the pipe and the sprinkler head. A water jet from the sprinkler head passes above the sides, through the open top. An irrigation system comprises the pipe which can be pulled along the ground behind a vehicle. At regular intervals along the pipe are sprinkler heads within the devices. An irrigation method involves moving the irrigation system with a vehicle, either with or without the sprinklers operating.