This sprinkler is exactly as stated - a long, flat, flexible hose that can either drip or spray. Nuthin' fancy, super functional, and easy to use. It's flexible so I can target the water in any direction. I have several of these sprinkler hoses for my large yard (1/2 acre + of garden.) Living in Seattle it only needs watering a couple months of the year. If we had a longer watering season it might make sense to install an official system. But with our rain these hoses are perfect for watering my beds.