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07.09.2023 - 17:15 / gardenersworld.com
All plants need water to stay alive and an essential tool to provide them this is a watering can. It can be one of the most important items in a gardener’s arsenal and helps us be selective about the amount of water we provide our favourite plants.
Not only are watering cans simple to use they are far less wasteful than using a hose and allow us to target exactly where we wish our water to go. Despite this relative simplicity watering cans can vary from model to model and with hundreds on the market it can be difficult to choose the right one for your needs.
To help you navigate the many watering cans available we’ve put together this list of our 12 favourite watering cans. We’ve got everything from large cans to indoor, and traditional ones to tiny ones. We’ve also answered some key questions that can help you choose whether you’d prefer a metal or plastic watering can, how to water your plants properly and key things to look for in a watering can.
For more watering tools, see our reviews of the best garden hoses and best garden spray guns, as well as our guide to buying the best pressure washer. Alternatively, take a look at our picks of the best water butts, bird baths and solar water features.
The best watering cans in 2023Our pick of the best watering cans 2023:
Ward 10L Watering CanFor watering on a budget, check out the Ward watering can. This deceptively simple can has a couple of useful features. We love the measures along the side, so you can water precisely, as well as the rose storage, which makes it easy to switch between sprinkling plants and a full flow.
Price: £8
Buy the Ward 10L Watering Can from Argos
Garden Trading 10L Galvanised Watering CanThis simple watering can is all you need to keep your
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