For those of you who are far from gardening, this is no hardship – well, seriously, what secrets can there be to ordinary garden watering? But it’s worth delving into this topic, and a vast and varied world of irrigation accessories unfolds before us.
A watering can have a much wider range of functions than it seems – it can be used to dispense not only water but also liquid fertilizers and certain types of water-soluble herbicides.
And during “off-duty” hours, is a watering can well become an integral element of interior or garden decor.
Let’s talk about how to choose the right watering can for your plants, what are the types of a watering can and what to look for when buying one.
Classification of watering cans for watering plants
Let’s start with the obvious – there are a garden and indoor watering can. but it would be too easy to end with that!
The difference between them does not lie at all in the place of use – in some cases, garden watering can also be used at home, and indoor watering can be used in the garden or vegetable garden.
For example, to water young seedlings, very small plants and seedlings you will need an indoor watering can, while for a few 2m tall floors standing potted ficus trees you can use regular garden watering.
Garden watering cans are needed.
- For evenly moistening tree trunks and shrubs.
- For controlled irrigation of plants with medium water pressure (single spray or with irrigation effect).
- For large-scale irrigation of the territory – flower beds and flowerbeds.
- For greenhouse irrigation.
Indoor watering can be used.
- For indoor or sensitive garden flowers.
- For spot irrigation of young seedlings or shoots.
- For liquid fertilizer.
Things to note when purchasing a watering can.
- To regularly water flower beds, trees and shrubs, you need a very large watering can with a capacity of 5 to 13 liters.
It is important that you can use the watering can without too much pressure, so choose the volume according to your weight and strength. watering cans that are too small need to be refilled frequently, and those that are too large cannot be lifted. - Pay attention to ergonomics – the weight should be evenly distributed and comfortable for the wrists, forearms, and back to hold.
- It would be better if the watering can have an extra handle or a handle around the side and top – this is easier to hold with both hands.
The watering can’s fill opening must be wide enough to fill the watering can quickly, and the hole should preferably be covered or funnel-shaped to avoid splashing water on your feet. - the shape of the watering can be stable. the watering can start almost from the very bottom so that you don’t have to flip the container when the water level is low.
- If you need to diffuse spray for irrigation, choose a watering can with a removable shower head.
Metal or plastic: which watering can be better?
There is no consensus on this issue: both options have found their supporters. Plastic models are lightweight and inexpensive, but if the material is of poor quality, they will release toxic fumes when heated in direct sunlight.
Metal watering can is more reliable and durable. Copper and galvanized irrigation containers are anti-corrosion and anti-fungal. Disadvantages include corrosion susceptibility, poor welding quality, and fragile joints with high weight.
But stainless steel watering cans will be more durable, less prone to rust, and more resistant to corrosion and fungus than copper and galvanized irrigation containers, perhaps multiplying the performance of stainless steel watering cans over copper and galvanized.
Watering can design trends
Surprisingly, fashion trends are no stranger to gardening tools. Elegant polished metal watering can models, such as the shiny brass 300ml small spray can, are sophisticated accents to classic and modern interiors and are perfect for trendy choices.
Rugged galvanized metal watering cans are a popular element of industrial design and loft-style. Equally popular are vintage-looking watering cans with an aged effect that look like they’ve been in the ground for decades. A prime example is a vintage-style collection from RunSun.
If you are looking for a positive approach and sustainable solutions, look for the watering can of your dreams in the multinational brand RunSun range.
Their distinguishing features are bright, delicious colors, ironic shapes, and the ability to fully recycle plastic.
These innovative models have just appeared in China – the RunSun Garden range is about to ship them wholesale to any part of our country!
Great water balance for all gardeners! Find the perfect watering can in the garden tools section!
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