I want to buy DH a watering can

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My husband wants a watering can for his birthday. He’s got a cheap plastic one and wants one that’s heavier and won’t blow away in the wind so I’ve been looking at metal ones. We’ve got a fairly big garden so needs good capacity. Haws have beautiful looking ones but very heavy once they’re full so interested if anyone has one from Haws and how they find using it, or any other thoughts or recommendations. Thanks

Hose pipe

Get him two smaller ones, one in each hand?

I solve the wind problem by always having some water in the can (and it means a bit more space in the butt for the next rainfall)

My DH bought me one a few years ago , and I loved it - the bar across the top helps with the weight , and you get 2 rose heads with it ( different sprays) BUT - the plastic deteriorated and broke after only about 3 years and I complained . They just told me I had obviously misused it ( I hadn't - I have others wayyyy older ) and tough luck . So I am not impressed considering how much I suspect it cost . I just use 2 cheap ones now , working well

I have a Haws, it very pretty and nice to use, but it is heavy. I tend to use my two plastic ones a lot more. I like to stick the hosepipe in them and water that way. (if it will reach)

Haws do a big one in plastic (maybe not the biggest size though). I have a small Haws for seedlings, wall containers etc & it’s good.

How about this ?

You will need to tap (!) on photo to appreciate!

I’m laughing that he didn’t think to leave water in to stop it blowing away.

the practical answer as a pp mentioned is two of the same decent size.
but how’s he filling them, from water butts or a hose?
if it’s the latter then just get a hose extension?

God @Trumpton, I could really use one of those!

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I leave mine full as well so they don’t tumble around in the wind. I do like the large long-spouted metal ones but as you say they’re too heavy when full.

Mine was the biggest plastic one - still broke , and was heavy 🙄

We’ve got a hose but he specifically wants a replacement watering can. A couple of you mention how heavy the metal ones are so might have to rethink.

I've got a metal watering can, had it for years, and I really don't think it's that heavy relative to the weight of the water in it. Mine was a wedding present (painted up in canal boat style with our names) and it's well outlasted our marriage

Mine is this style

Aargh - new link thingy not working watering can

FFS - google screwfix metal watering can & that's the one

A full size metal one is heavy but it is also true that men are often stronger than women, he might be fine with it.

If it's what he really wants, I'd get it for him. If it's just for the greenhouse a 2 pint one might be OK? If not just go for the full size.

He doesn't have to fill it to the top each time.

I love my metal Haws watering can. I’ve had it over a decade and it is still going strong.

I am short, middle-aged and have trouble getting lids off jars but I don’t have any problems carrying the Haws around even when it’s filled to the brim.

I have probably 8 watering cans and they all have pros and cons.

The ones with a handle across the top are easier to carry and pour but harder to fill (unless you're using a hose).

The larger ones mean fewer trips to the tap but they can flood tiny seedlings if you're not careful. On the other hand they're good if you're planting out small plants and need a fair amount of water for each one.

Some are noticeably better balanced than others but like teapots, you can't tell without picking them up (at least, I can't). This seems to have nothing to do with price: my best balanced can is a smallish cheap one from InExcess.

There are some nice ones here www.independent.co.uk/extras/indybest/house-garden/gardening/best-watering-cans-gardening-house-plants-indoors-outdoors-children-kids-a9609646.html.

Whatever can you get, I would buy a couple of spare roses when you get it. Even the ones that fit on a spare 'nose' on the can get lost eventually and it's a pain finding a replacement that actually fits.

That sounds lovely! Painted in canal boat colour