10 Best Watering Cans for Indoor and Outdoor Plants 2022

Whether you have a vertical garden, low-maintenance houseplants, or lots of greenery in your outdoor space, as a plant owner, it’s important to know how to properly keep your flowers and herbs alive. While you can always grab your garden hose for your lawn and rows of flowers, there is another gardening tool that will make the watering process easier. We share some of the best watering cans for every type of gardener.

When it comes to choosing the right sprinkler, watering can or plant sprayer, you should always go with the one you feel will be the most reliable. Nonetheless, we’ve compiled a list of durable, stylish, modern, and high-volume options for seasoned and new gardeners alike. Most of these picks are affordable, while some may be slightly more expensive due to the design. Teens and tweens will enjoy expanding their green thumbs with a ceramic and flower-design water jug, while kids can easily carry and water their succulents with a colorful style featuring a flower-shaped spout. Some of these ideas make eye-catching home decor for your conservatory or plant room—and can even make a decorative home for your buds if picked for indoor use.

And when it comes to choosing the right watering can for your taste, think about capacity, balance, spout and material. You want a tool that’s easy to fill with water, and it should have a shatterproof exterior (unless you’re looking for a stylish glass design that still works).

How to clean a watering can

Knowing how to clean your garden tools is an important part of being a gardener. Although you may think that water is the only way to keep your watering can clean, there are other efficient ways – especially when it comes to bacteria, dirt and fertilizer buildup. Here are a few steps on the cleaning process that won’t take up your time:

• Remove any water left in the can. At some point you may have left water in your can for an extended period of time. This can lead to the formation of bacteria. To avoid this, pour out the water to start fresh.
• Use a DIY cleaning solution. Fill the watering can with a mixture of distilled white vinegar and warm water. Wait 2-10 minutes while swirling the solution around. Then pour it out.
• Scrub the watering can with a brush before rinsing with water. Hang it upside down to dry before using again.

Tip: If your can is badly clogged, try soaking the vinegar and water solution in the can overnight.