Watering Cans

A watering can is a portable container, also called a watering pot, and is usually made with a handle and spout. Watering cans are used to water plants by hand, and are the preference of many garden owners and greenhouse owners who prefer to water their plants by hand rather than run water constantly. Watering cans have been used as far back as the 17th century and the modern design have been greatly improved. Watering cans may have a device called a rose, which is located at the end of the spout and connects the bottom of the container through a tube. The rose contains a cap with small holes which allows watering cans to break up the stream of water into droplets. This saves on excess water, not only for you having to refill, but also from putting too much pressure on delicate plants or soil.

Types Of Watering Cans To Choose From

Water cans can differ in size, color and material. Some containers are only 0.5 liters, designed for household plants. These might be called small watering cans or a mini watering can. However, for heavier garden use up to 10 liters could be contained. Large or mini watering cans may be made of ceramic, metal or plastic.

You can also look for a watering can in a unique shape. From such websites as Smith And Hawken, Shop or Vendio you can find a pig watering can, a copper pig watering can and other designs resembling animals. A Flamingo watering can is a popular design and can add a touch of color and life to your garden. A pink flamingo watering can is decorative and functional. Many of these products are hand made and hand painted for top quality. There are also quilt pattern watering cans, and silver watering cans. “Chandler's Cottage” watering cans featured patterned sides, gold footed bases and gold trims along with pretty pictures of cottages, flowers, walkways and skies. Chandler's Cottage watering cans can be found at auction sites such as Ebay. Galvanized watering cans are cans that are steel coated with zinc for maximum corrosion resistance.

Where To Find Watering Cans

You can find watering cans - wholesale and retail over the Internet. Is a water can worth buying online? If you buy in bulk then perhaps, since you can save on otherwise expensive shipping costs. The exception would be if you can find wholesale watering cans. Some websites offer gardening merchandise at wholesale costs, including Wholesale Direct Online, Haws Wholesale and Direct Floral. Watering cans add to the joy of the garden experience!