So, the other day I decided I needed a new watering can. Not just any watering can, but a stainless steel one. I don’t know, there’s just something about that shiny metal that feels sturdy and reliable, you know?
First thing I did was head over to that big home improvement store, Lowe’s. I figured they’d have everything, and I was mostly right. They had a bunch of watering cans, but only a few were stainless steel. They looked okay, but nothing really jumped out at me. I wanted something that felt good in my hand, not too heavy, not too light.
I spent a good hour just browsing, going back and forth between the lawn and garden section. I even checked out some other stuff, like those stainless steel tubes they had. I thought, maybe I could even try to make my own watering can, but quickly realized that was way too much work.
- Checked Lowe’s, saw stainless steel options, wasn’t impressed.
- Roamed around the garden section, got distracted by other shiny things.
- Briefly considered making my own, but nope, too much effort.
Then, I remembered someone talking about the “perfect watering can” online. Maybe it was on one of those backyard chicken forums I sometimes read. You know how those folks are, always looking for the best stuff for their chickens, and sometimes that stuff works for plants, too. I did some searching, found a few posts talking about stainless steel waterers for chickens.
I went down that rabbit hole for a while, but then I realized I was getting way off track. I needed a watering can for my plants, not for chickens! So, I went back to looking for regular watering cans.
Finally, after a few days of searching on and off, I found it. It wasn’t at Lowe’s, but at a small garden shop nearby. This watering can was just right. It was made of 304 stainless steel, felt solid, and had a good capacity, about 3 quarts. It was a little pricier than the ones at Lowe’s, but it felt like it would last forever.
- Got distracted by chicken waterers online.
- Refocused on plant watering cans.
- Found the perfect one at a local shop, 304 stainless steel, 3 quarts.
I ended up buying it, and I’ve been using it for a few weeks now. It’s been great! It pours smoothly, doesn’t leak, and honestly, it just looks really nice sitting on my porch. I’m glad I went with the stainless steel one, even if it took a little longer to find.
My Watering Can
It’s got that simple, classic look, you know, nothing too fancy, just a good, solid watering can. It is made of stainless steel, so it’s not going to rust or anything, which is a big plus for me. I hate it when things get all rusty and gross. And the handle is comfortable to hold, even when it’s full of water. It’s one of those things that just feels good to use. I am very satisfied with it.
