Disclosed herein are new sprinkler sleeve assemblies, and methods of use, configured to be placed around underground sprinkler heads to create a barrier between the sprinkler head and the surrounding soil. More specifically, the sprinkler sleeve assemblies comprise a top unit and a bottom unit, wherein the top unit comprises a vertical channel configured to surround the sprinkler head; and the bottom unit is configured to receive the top unit and can comprise one or more passageways that allow irrigation tubing to pass through.