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Watering Cans

Watering is a quiet part of the plant-care ritual, and the right watering can makes it easier to reach both the small pot and the thirsty raised bed. Small indoor watering cans provide precision, large garden watering cans handle longer rounds, and misters or sprinkler heads distribute the water more gently. The balance, handle, and spout quickly make a difference when the can is full.

How large should the watering can be?

A small watering can holding between half a litre and two litres is easy to manoeuvre between pots and delicate leaves. On the patio, in the greenhouse and in the garden, a larger can saves trips to the tap, but a litre of water weighs approximately one kilogram. When the can is full, you will immediately notice whether there is a good balance between the handle and the spout.

Narrow spout, rose or mister?

A narrow spout delivers water precisely to the soil, a rose provides a gentle shower over seed trays and garden beds, and a mister produces a fine mist for plants that benefit from it. Check whether the rose is included or fits the specific model. Lightweight plastic, galvanised or painted steel, stainless steel and copper each have their own look and requirements for storage and care.

Learn more in our guide to watering houseplants.