Gr8tfuldad
Chumono
Can anyone recommend a nice watering can that they have used and liked? I’m trying to get a watering can for my birthday instead of socks
If you want to go "high-end," Haws watering cans are pretty much the equivalent of those copper Japanese watering cans--only more durable. They have fine rose ends that make the same heavy, but gentle shower on soil that doesn't wash it off...Yeah, they're REALLY expensive, but you only buy them once.Can anyone recommend a nice watering can that they have used and liked? I’m trying to get a watering can for my birthday instead of socks
I think i depends on the manufacturer and QC on how sturdy the japanese cans are. my copper cans are quite new, but my friend has one used day in day out and left under his bench for the last 20ish years (also negishi) and it's still in working condition. (negishi will fix their cans that that are damaged for free if it is a manufacturing defect)FWIW, I own a couple of the Japanese copper cans. I've found they're not really practical for everyday use with more than a few trees. They can be a bit delicate, particularly the welds...have had some welds break on handles. They're nice "conversation pieces"
I use a galvanized English watering can that I've had for 20 years. Indestructible.
So do I --with a fine rose headed watering attachment. I use watering cans to mix and apply fertilizers. If you've got more than ten trees, watering with a can is a pain in the ass. However, it's nice to have a watering can for some specialized watering duties. Cans with long necks are pretty good at this. As for the "repair for free" option for Japanese cans (i own a Negishi), I assume those repairs would have to be done in Japan...Can't really get my head around how that would be cost-effective...I....er....ukk...umm...use a....well...a hose.
i water most of my collection with a watering can & rain water mostly because my water is hard enough to chew.So do I --with a fine rose headed watering attachment. I use watering cans to mix and apply fertilizers. If you've got more than ten trees, watering with a can is a pain in the ass. However, it's nice to have a watering can for some specialized watering duties. Cans with long necks are pretty good at this. As for the "repair for free" option for Japanese cans (i own a Negishi), I assume those repairs would have to be done in Japan...Can't really get my head around how that would be cost-effective...
So do I --with a fine rose headed watering attachment. I use watering cans to mix and apply fertilizers. If you've got more than ten trees, watering with a can is a pain in the ass. However, it's nice to have a watering can for some specialized watering duties. Cans with long necks are pretty good at this. As for the "repair for free" option for Japanese cans (i own a Negishi), I assume those repairs would have to be done in Japan...Can't really get my head around how that would be cost-effective...