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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Daily watering can cause overwatering, or if only a small amount of water is delivered, the plants will develop shallow root systems.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 9 June 2026
Overhead watering can also encourage disease development.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 31 May 2026
Proper watering can help prevent stress, says Craig LeHoullier, tomato adviser for Seed Savers Exchange.
—Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 28 May 2026
No matter what age, anyone can handle the watering can, and a hose with running water is usually too tempting for kids to ignore.
—Jamie Siebrase, Denver Post, 20 May 2026
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 9 June 2026
Overhead watering can also encourage disease development.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 31 May 2026
Proper watering can help prevent stress, says Craig LeHoullier, tomato adviser for Seed Savers Exchange.
—Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 28 May 2026
No matter what age, anyone can handle the watering can, and a hose with running water is usually too tempting for kids to ignore.
—Jamie Siebrase, Denver Post, 20 May 2026
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“Watering can.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/watering%20can. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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