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 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 irrigation hose guide is provided, including a ground engaging portion; and a revolvable device rotatably mounted on the ground engaging portion about a vertical rotation axis, wherein the revolvable device is configured to accommodate irrigation nodes on an irrigation hose line.