A watering can is a must-have for tending to plants in the garden, as well as those indoors. It makes controlling the water flow easy and, used without a rose, is ideal for caring for plants in pots, containers, and baskets. Go for a version with a rose and you can make the water flow gentler for seedlings. We’ve put together a selection of handy designs.
Geli Big watering can
10 litre capacity
Spare yourself trips to the tap with this large watering can for the garden. Markings allow you to be accurate with water measurement, and it has a detachable rose so you can make the water flow a bit gentler. Made from plastic, it’s lightweight to lessen the load when you’re carrying it around.
Cesun indoor watering can
Gold finish
Keep houseplants happy with this watering can. The long and slim spout lets you direct the water accurately, and the handle is ergonomic for a comfortable grip. It’s an attractive design so you can keep it out on display rather than hiding it in a cupboard.
GADINO SMARTS Garden long-reach watering can
Durable material
Made from hard-wearing galvanised steel, this watering can has classic good looks as well as being functional. With a long spout, it can allow you to deliver water to hard-to-reach parts of the garden as well as into baskets and containers. It comes with a copper rose, and the copper handle is designed for comfortable holding.
Whitefurze G28WC watering can
Two colour choices
Easy to hold whether you’re filling it from the outside tap or a water butt, this plastic watering can is a practical and low-cost choice. It has a 6-litre capacity and comes with a detachable sprinkler rose. Pick from traditional green or brighten up with the red version.
Draper 53234 galvanised watering can
Gardener’s favourite
This galvanised steel watering can is a classic design and ideal if you want an alternative to plastic. It has a 9-litre capacity and a rose that’s removable so you can adjust the water flow to suit what you’re watering. Bear in mind that the sticker might need work to remove.
Spear & Jackson Kew Gardens Collection French-style watering can
Gallic charm
Made from metal with a racing green enamel finish and burnished copper-coloured handles and rose, this watering can scores in the style stakes. With a hinged handle, it’s easy to control as it empties, and takes up less space when it’s folded down for storage.
Bottom line
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A watering can makes caring for plants successfully easier whether they’re in the garden or inside your home. The Geli Big watering can has a generous capacity to cut down on the to-ing and fro-ing and has volume markings to help you in your watering tasks.
You’ll give yourself good access to plants in the garden with the GADINO SMARTS Garden long-reach watering can, which is made from robust galvanised steel.
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