Illustration by David Grenier
Parts of the Watering Can
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**Handle:** Heavy cans usually come with two handles, good for balance and control. Small cans have one continuous handle, good for one-handed use.
**Body:** Watering cans are traditionally made of galvanized steel with or without a powder-coated finish. Some snazzy ones are stainless steel, and plastic is a lightweight, inexpensive alternative. Measurements impressed on the side are useful if you’re applying fertilizer and need a specific amount of water.
**Spout:** The angled spout should extend above the top of the can so it can be filled to the brim. Some cans have a filter at the base of the spout, which keeps out debris.
**Rose:** This is the perforated attachment at the end of the spout (the more perforations, the finer the spray). The best roses are made of brass and can be turned to face upward for a soft spray or downward for a harder spray.
**Price Range:** Plastic: $6 to $35; galvanized metal: $12 to $130.
**Tip:** A removable rose allows for more watering options and easier cleaning if the holes clog.
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