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The 6 Best Watering Cans (guide & reviews)

Published: May 28, 2021 · Updated: Dec 27, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links. We earn commission from purchases made. ·

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a gardener watering plants with a watering can and text overlay that reads six amazing watering cans for gardeners
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a watering can watering plants with text overlay that reads six best watering cans for gardeners
a gardener watering plants with a watering can and text overlay that reads six amazing watering cans for gardeners

Finding the best watering cans is essential for gardeners who are just starting out.

a gardener using a watering can to water plants
Jump to:
  • Best Watering Cans
  • Indoor vs Outdoor Watering cans (what's the difference)
  • What to look for when buying a watering can
  • Watering Can FAQ

Best Watering Cans

  1. Hortican Galvanized Watering Can: (best overall)
  2. French Market Solid Copper Watering Can: (best indoor watering can)
  3. Gardener's Supply Company French Blue Watering Can (best value)
  4. Cado 2 gallon Watering Can: (runner up)
  5. Garden Watering Can with long spout (most economical)
  6. Rainmaker Watering can: (holds the most water)

1. Hortican Galvanized Watering Can

a white painted galvanized watering can

Our favorite pick is the Hortican galvanized watering can. It has two different handles depending on how you like to water.

Another great thing about this watering can is that the shower head on the spout is removable.

What we like:

  • holds 1 gallon
  • offers 2 different handles
  • large opening to fill up the watering can
  • lightweight, but still rust-proof

2. French Market Solid Copper Watering Can

a gardener using a copper watering can to water some plants
Image courtesy of Forge and Flower

The hammered copper watering can is one of the best indoor watering can on the market right now. It's made with solid copper so it won't rust.

It's also probably one of the most beautiful watering cans, so it would make for a great gift too.

It will holds 1 ½ quarts of water (or about 1 ½ liters), and it has a long spout that helps with reaching houseplants high up.

What we like:

  • Beautiful craftsmanship
  • Made with solid copper, which will never rust.
  • It has a large handle that anyone can use.
  • It has a long spout which is great for precision watering

What we don't like:

  • It only holds about 1 ½ liters of water.
  • Copper can change color if left outside.

3. Gardener's Supply Company French Blue Watering Can

blue plastic gardeners supply company watering can

This watering can holds 3 gallons of water so you won't need to refill it as often.

It also has a handle that is ergonomically designed so that your wrists won't get tired while you are watering your plants. If you have ever watered with a watering can that has this type of handle, it's hard to want to use anything else.

What we like:

  • Ergonomically designed handle
  • removable shower head attachment on the spout
  • It has light-weight plastic that won't rust.
  • It has a large hole for filling up the can.

What we don't like:

  • The shower head attachment leaks some water, but for the most part it still gets the job done.

4. Cado 2 gallon watering can

hunter green 2 gallon watering can

This Cado watering can holds 2 gallons of water, and offers two different handles.

Made from plastic, you can count on this watering can to not ever rust.

What we like:

  • The shower head attachment on the spout is removable.
  • It's made of plastic so it won't ever rust.
  • It holds 2 gallons of water.

What we don't like:

  • The hole to fill the can up is small.
  • While it has 2 handles, it would be better if it had one round ergonomically designed handle.

5. Garden Watering Can with long spout

black plastic watering can
Image courtesy of Live Mint & More

This black watering can is the most affordable choice. It's made of a durable yet lightweight plastic, so it will never rust.

It also has an ergonomically designed handle. Seriously, once you use a watering can with this style of handle, you will never want to go back.

What we like:

  • Affordable
  • Made with strong plastic that is also light-weight.
  • It has an ergonomically designed handle.

What we don't like:

  • The hole to fill it up is rather small.
  • It only holds about 1.75 liters of water (which is a little less than half a gallon).

6. Rainmaker watering can

blue rainmaker watering can

This blue rainmaker watering can holds the most water of all of them at a 3.2 gallon capacity. Take that into mind though, because the more water it holds, the heavier it will be to carry around.

What we like:

  • It has a large capacity at 3.2 gallons.
  • It has a removable shower head attachment on the spout.

What we don't like:

  • It has a poor handle design. This would be hard to maneuver and hold for long periods of time.
  • It also has a small opening to fill it up.

Indoor vs Outdoor Watering cans (what's the difference)

The main difference between an indoor and outdoor watering can is the spout. Indoor watering cans are more narrow for precision watering. While outdoor watering cans usually have a shower head.

Another big difference is that outdoor watering cans are designed to be rust-proof. Indoor watering cans stay inside, so the materials are less likely to be rust-proof.

The final difference between an indoor watering can and an outdoor watering can is the capacity of water it holds. Indoor cans will hold a lot less water than outdoor cans.

What to look for when buying a watering can

  • ergonomic handle
  • rust-proof
  • narrow spout (for indoor plants)
  • shower head attachment that is removable
  • light-weight material
  • how much water it holds

Determine if you are going to use it mostly indoors or outside. For houseplants, you will want to find a watering can with a narrow spout for precision. A lot of houseplants don't like watering on their leaves.

If it's going to be used both indoors and outdoors, make sure it's rust-proof. Nothing is more disappointing than your favorite watering can rusting out, and needing a new one.

Another important feature for watering cans is the handle. If you do most of your watering with a can, a handle can make or break the wear on your wrists. Look for ergonomic handles that are designed for long term use.

Watering Can FAQ

What material watering can is best?

Plastic and metal are our favorites. Just make sure that with the metal watering can it is either painted or galvanized so it will last a long time.

Is it worth it to upgrade your watering can?

Absolutely! Opt for a watering can that has an ergonomic handle and that can hold a decent amount of water for fewer trips.

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