watering can
noun
: a vessel usually with a spout used to sprinkle or pour water especially on plants
called also watering pot
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How much water depends on a variety of factors, including temperatures at time of planting, soil and watering systems, but Sparks said something like half of a 2-gallon watering can at each watering time could be sufficient.
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Alex Groves, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2024
The first is that under watering can scorch or burn the leaves.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2024
This treehouse comes with eight figurines and lots of accessories, including a wheelbarrow, watering can, skateboard, and cookware.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 23 Mar. 2024
The insecticide is mixed with water in a watering can or bucket.
—Chris McKeown, The Enquirer, 16 Mar. 2024
Overhead watering can cause diseases like cercospora leaf spot, a fungus, to form on the leaves.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2024
The 12-piece set includes a watering can, shovels, rakes, gardening gloves, and more.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 18 Mar. 2024
This colorful gardening set comes with a sturdy canvas tote that stands up on its own and holds a watering can, gloves, rake, shovel, and pitchfork.
—Laura Lu, Parents, 7 Mar. 2024
Considering its price and versatility, this watering can is a strong value.
—Barbara Bellesi Zito, Peoplemag, 17 Oct. 2023
Alex Groves, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2024
The first is that under watering can scorch or burn the leaves.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2024
This treehouse comes with eight figurines and lots of accessories, including a wheelbarrow, watering can, skateboard, and cookware.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 23 Mar. 2024
The insecticide is mixed with water in a watering can or bucket.
—Chris McKeown, The Enquirer, 16 Mar. 2024
Overhead watering can cause diseases like cercospora leaf spot, a fungus, to form on the leaves.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2024
The 12-piece set includes a watering can, shovels, rakes, gardening gloves, and more.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 18 Mar. 2024
This colorful gardening set comes with a sturdy canvas tote that stands up on its own and holds a watering can, gloves, rake, shovel, and pitchfork.
—Laura Lu, Parents, 7 Mar. 2024
Considering its price and versatility, this watering can is a strong value.
—Barbara Bellesi Zito, Peoplemag, 17 Oct. 2023
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