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Recent Examples of watering can
Here are some of the most surprising times your plants need extra water from a watering can or hose.
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Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 May 2026
Lightweight tools with cushioned grips reduce stress on the wrists and shoulders, while simpler adjustments – such as using a hose instead of repeatedly lifting a watering can – can significantly reduce physical load over time.
—Dr. Kęstutis Braziulis, USA Today, 17 May 2026
So locate your trowel and ready your watering can.
—Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 9 May 2026
Many of the symptoms of overwatering — wilting, yellowing leaves, drooping stems — look almost identical to those of underwatering, which is why so many people respond by reaching for the watering can again.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026
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Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 May 2026
Lightweight tools with cushioned grips reduce stress on the wrists and shoulders, while simpler adjustments – such as using a hose instead of repeatedly lifting a watering can – can significantly reduce physical load over time.
—Dr. Kęstutis Braziulis, USA Today, 17 May 2026
So locate your trowel and ready your watering can.
—Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 9 May 2026
Many of the symptoms of overwatering — wilting, yellowing leaves, drooping stems — look almost identical to those of underwatering, which is why so many people respond by reaching for the watering can again.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for watering can
Noun
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Track your plant’s water supply meticulously with a clear, self-watering pot.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
30 Oct. 2025
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If the top few inches of soil are still wet, put down the watering pot.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Valentina brought kettle corn to auction off and plans to finish making a purple crochet bag for the fair’s Home Economics competition.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 June 2026
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In-room goodies include Alessi kettles and Nespresso machines, mini iPads, and Bose sound systems.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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“Watering can.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watering%20can. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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