Watering Cans

About Watering Cans

Watering cans are essential gardening tools for both professional horticulturalists and home gardeners, providing precise and controlled watering for plants, seedlings, and established gardens. MyToolShed.co.uk stocks a comprehensive range of watering cans in various materials, sizes, and designs to suit different watering tasks. Our collection includes traditional galvanised metal watering cans, lightweight plastic options, and specialist indoor watering cans, available in capacities ranging from compact 1-litre models to larger 10-litre garden cans.

The watering can selection at MyToolShed features trusted brands including Draper, Kent and Stowe, Kew Gardens, and Sealey. Whether you need a long-reach watering can for hanging baskets and greenhouse staging, a classic metal design for outdoor use, or a small indoor can for houseplants, you'll find professional-quality options suitable for landscapers, nurseries, allotment holders, and keen gardeners alike.

Applications

• Professional landscapers - watering newly planted borders, containers, and bedding displays
• Nursery and garden centre staff - daily watering of stock plants and seedlings
• Allotment holders and vegetable growers - targeted watering of crop rows and raised beds
• Greenhouse cultivation - precise watering control for tomatoes, cucumbers, and propagation trays
• Groundskeepers and estate managers - maintaining ornamental gardens and courtyard planters
• Home gardeners - general garden watering, houseplant care, and balcony container plants
• Floristry and indoor plant specialists - gentle watering of delicate indoor specimens

Choosing The Right Watering Cans

Capacity: Select based on your watering needs and physical capability. Smaller 1-3 litre cans suit indoor plants and elderly gardeners, whilst 5-10 litre models are ideal for larger gardens but become heavy when full.

Material: Galvanised metal watering cans offer durability and traditional aesthetics, lasting for decades with proper care. Plastic watering cans are lightweight, rust-proof, and more affordable, making them practical for everyday use and commercial environments.

Rose Type: A fine rose (the perforated head) provides gentle spray suitable for seedlings and delicate plants. Detachable roses offer versatility, allowing direct pour for established plants or fine spray for young specimens.

Spout Design: Long-reach spouts are essential for accessing hanging baskets, greenhouse staging, and the back of borders without stretching or trampling plants. Traditional short spouts suit general garden use and offer better balance when carrying.

Handle Configuration: Dual-handle designs (top and rear) provide better weight distribution and pouring control on larger cans. Single-handle models suit smaller capacities and indoor use.

Frequently Asked Questions

What size watering can do I need for my garden?

For general garden use, a 5-7 litre capacity offers the best balance between coverage and weight. Indoor gardeners should opt for 1-2 litre cans, whilst professional landscapers often choose 9-10 litre models. MyToolShed.co.uk stocks various sizes to match your specific requirements.

Are metal or plastic watering cans better?

Both have advantages: galvanised metal cans are extremely durable, frost-resistant, and aesthetically pleasing but heavier. Plastic watering cans are lightweight, won't rust, and more economical, though less robust. Consider where you'll store it and how frequently you'll use it when deciding.

How do I maintain my watering can?

Empty after use to prevent algae growth and mineral deposits. Store metal cans in dry conditions to maximise lifespan. Clean the rose regularly by soaking in diluted vinegar to remove lime scale blockages. In winter, store plastic cans indoors as freezing water can cause cracking.