The best watering can come in various shapes and sizes all with the main goal of getting adequate water to your plants in the fastest and most efficient way possible.
You may feel all watering cans are the same but there are subtle differences that can make one watering can more suited to your needs than another. We have found the best watering cans to help you decide what your next garden watering accessory should be.
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Features
- Easily carry this watering can using the top handle and switch to the side handle for controlled pouring
- The spout is designed so the water may be poured without upending the can
- Elegant design reminiscent of old-time gardening, with a deep green that compliments any garden
- Allows for a gentle shower of water with the diffusing spout, or for a more direct stream, simply remove the spout
An all-weather watering can be made with solid, galvanized steel to prevent water damage and corrosion. Designed to be lightweight enough to carry, while maintaining a 1-gallon capacity to conveniently water your garden without refilling.
WHAT WE LIKE
The top portion of the sprinkler head easily comes off for heavy watering or it can be reattached for a water shower. The side handle allows for better control of how much water is coming out and where it’s going. It’s also perfect for watering heavily blossomed plants as its tip can be easily inserted into bushy plants to get to the roots.Its a great lightweight option.
WHAT WE DONT LIKE
The painted finish sadly does not hold up and tends to chip over time.The copper coloring on the handle rubs off fairly easily Unfortunately it leaks from the weld holding the handle to the body. It is not durable unfortunately and just simply falling over causes breakages.
PROS
- Removable sprinkler head for convenience
- Side handle for better control
- Great for hard to reach roots
- Lightweight
CONS
- Paint chips over time
- Leak from the weld at the handle
- Not durable
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Features
- Extra large filling hole fits easily under water spigots.
- Easy pour large handle design.
- UV stabilized plastic is fade resistant and will last for many years.
- Capacity: 2 Gallons / Size: 20.5 in. Top width x 20.5 in. Bottom width x 14 in. Height x 6.75 in. Length
This UV stabilized plastic watering can has a 2 gallon capacity and comes in a living green color ideal for any garden. The extra large filling hole allows for easy filling. This watering can is designed for easy pouring with a large handle.
WHAT WE LIKE
Definitely a watering can for outdoor watering as it has a fairly wide shower spray. It’s 2 gallons meaning a good amount of water perfect for a large number of plants in your garden. Despite it being able to hold a large amount of water the watering can is lightweight. The UV stabilized plastic means that it will not fade outside and makes it long lasting.
WHAT WE DONT LIKE
Water gets caught in the shower head after you stop tilting to water, leaking out unless you tilt back to drain it all back into the can. The white shower head attachment also leaks at the snap on connection at the spout. There are way too many spray holes in the head which means water pools out almost uncontrollably leading you to overwater.
PROS
- Ideal for outdoor use
- 2 gallon capacity is a decent amount
- Lightweight overall
- UV stabilized plastic make it long lasting
CONS
- Water gets caught in the shower head causing leaks
- Too many spray holes leads to overwatering
- Further leaks at the connection in the spout
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Features
- This fairly small watering can at 0.3 gallons making it an ideal size
- High-quality galvanized steel prevents rusting adding to durability
- Flexible design with functional long spout
- Free-standing fill hole allows for quick refilling
A retro watering can design, with a long spout perfect for watering plants. Can hold 1.3 liter / .3 gallons, making it easy to use for all ages. It is a small metal watering that can be perfect for succulents and other houseplants. It is made with stainless steel with vintage gold/copper paint.
WHAT WE LIKE
This little watering can is attractive and a nice size for smaller indoor plants and the long spout provides easier access to wall-mounted planters. It’s easy to use with a great placed hole allowing for quick and simple refilling. The galvanized stainless steel with vintage copper paint adds to this watering can charm in addition to its durability. It is cute and lightweight.
WHAT WE DONT LIKE
The watering can is unable to pour all of the water out due to the placement of the spout, and when the water volume is lower, it has a tendency to glug. May not hold enough water for all of your plants. Unfortunately, the copper part is easily chipped or peeled off, which is not ideal.
PROS
- Nice size for indoor plants
- Long spout for easy access
- Simple refilling
- Cute and lightweight
- Durable watering can
CONS
- Unable to pour all water out
- Small size may not water all your plants
- Copper chips easily
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Features
- One-piece construction that reduces the risk of leaks.
- A 1 gallon capacity with sprinkler head that has a good gasket
- Sturdy, well designed, lightweight and practical watering can
- A balanced handle for comfortable carrying and pouring
This watering can come with a comfortable handle making it easy to carry and pour. The long spout allows the watering can to access hard-to-reach soil without damaging your plants. The upgraded shower head allows the watering can to pour out evenly.
WHAT WE LIKE
The design is nice and the handle makes it easy to hold. It’s compact for the amount of water it can carry. It’s overall well designed. One handle allows you to comfortably carry the can and water just by tilting the same handle. The hole on the top is wide enough to fill it with water straight from the faucet. It has a very gentle water flow to ensure you do not overwater.
WHAT WE DONT LIKE
This is not strictly a gallon watering can, it holds just over 3 Qts of water, not 4. So you may need to do with less water or refill the can multiple times. The sprinkling head has plastic melted over the holes that have melted so it blocks the hole and it cannot be removed. The handle cuts right through the middle of the fill hole, which makes it more difficult to stir in liquid plant food.
PROS
- Easy to hold handle
- Compact for the amount of water it can carry
- Can be easily filled from the faucet
- Gentle water flow
CONS
- Not a gallon can as advertised
- Poor quality sprinkler head
- Handle cuts through middle of fill hole
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Features
- Small, well-balanced, mini version of the classic haws watering can
- Made of injection molded plastic with a 700ml capacity
- Come is a variety of colors
- Has a round brass faced rose/spout that is removable
This is a small, well-balanced, mini version of the classic Haws watering can and is made of injection molded plastic. It has a round brass faced rose that is removable. Used mainly for indoor plant watering especially orchids, African Violets and for watering seedlings.
WHAT WE LIKE
This is a good buy for small potted plants. The shower pattern is well-spaced and easy to target a small area. The rose attachment fits on well but does not split. The plastic finish is neat and smooth, and you can keep water flow going until the last drop without having to tilt the can at odd angles. It is great value for the price.
WHAT WE DONT LIKE
The arc of the water goes quite far outward which is not ideal when trying to water indoor plants. There is a seam along the bottom where this watering can tend to leak from. It is fixable but not ideal to have a leaking watering can. The can have a 700ml capacity which can mean you need to refill before you are done watering.
PROS
- Good shower pattern for controlled watering
- Neat and smooth plastic finish
- Great value for money
- A good option for indoor plants
CONS
- Wide arc of water
- Leaking bottom seam
- 700ml capacity may not be enough
FINAL VERDICT
Overall if you are looking for a multipurpose watering can that can handle all of your plants and is long-lasting look no further than the Best Choice Metal Watering Can 1 Gallon. This is a good size watering can that can water the majority of your plants in one go with its 1-gallon capacity.
The removable sprinkler head allows you to have multiple watering functions adding to its versatility. The two handles allow for better overall watering control. This watering can is great for hard-to-reach areas too. It is a lightweight and aesthetically pleasing watering can that will be a great addition to any garden.
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