# Sculptural Garden Water Sprinklers The 'Hydro-Ball' Sprinkler Works with Water or the Wind By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-05-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/water-sprinkler References: [thegreenhead](http://www.thegreenhead.com/2017/05/hydro-ball-wind-spinner-garden-sprinkler.php) & [windandweather](http://www.windandweather.com/hydro-ball-wind-spinner.htm) The 'Hydro-Ball' water sprinkler is designed to be hooked up to your [garden hose](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goodland-everlasting-garden-hose) in order to enable a spinning action and send H2O in virtually every direction. Stylishly designed with a bronze finish, the 'Hydro-Ball' looks like an ornate piece of artwork to be placed in a garden or backyard to be admired when the water is or is not flowing. When a hose isn't attached, the 'Hydro-Ball' is capable of catching the wind and spinning to create a moving piece of art to admire. The 'Hydro-Ball' water sprinkler is an effective piece of equipment for [watering your garden](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garden-solutions), but is also ideal for use with [kids to let them play](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turtle-splash) in the streams of water during the summer months. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sculptural Garden Water Sprinklers:** Artistic and unconventional designs of garden sprinklers that can also serve as decorative items that add value to the garden. - **Outdoor Art:** Combining art and function through outdoor decor that integrates technology and performance while adding an aesthetic dimension to functionality. - **Child-friendly Garden Sprinklers:** Water sprinklers that provide an engaging way for children to have fun and encourage active outdoor play during the summer months. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Landscaping and Gardening:** Industry could explore incorporating more artistic designs or features into existing garden equipment or creating a new brand entirely that specializes in artistic garden equipment. - **Art and Design:** Industry could create new lines of products that incorporate motion and navigation, adding opportunities to produce art that interacts with natural elements. - **Outdoor Play Equipment:** Industry could experiment with integrating sculptural designs onto existing outdoor play equipment like slides, swings, and inflatable pools, to add a visual appeal that enhances the outdoor experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Triple-Aerator Outdoor Shower Heads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ffqt-outdoor-shower.md) - [Spherical Self-Watering Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-basil-selfwatering-globe.md) - [Triple-Mode Powered Water Blasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spyrathree.md) - [Power-Free Water Blasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spyralx.md) - [Connected Smart Hose Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-hose-timer-starter-kit.md) - [All-in-One Splash Pads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turtle-splash-and-bubbles.md) - [Stylish Mechanical Weather Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skymill.md) - [Water Catch-Integrated Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hemisphere.md) - [Innovative Outdoor Play Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turtle-splash.md)