Okay so let me tell you about my whole mess with the Fazeley Flow watering can situation. My old plastic can finally cracked last month after like three years, leaked everywhere when I tried watering my tomato plants. Saw that Fazeley Flow thing popping up everywhere online – you know those fancy metal cans with the long spout? Looked stylish but cost like $50+. Ouch.
My Cheap-O First Try
Went straight to the dollar store first thinking “it’s just watering plants right?” Grabbed a $3 plastic thing shaped like a frog. Thing was trash. The handle snapped on day two when I filled it halfway. Water shot out the top like a fountain all over my feet. Tried gluing it but the seam kept leaking. Total waste of three bucks.
Actually Testing That Fazeley Thing
Decided screw it, drove to the garden center to see the Fazeley Flow in person. First thing I noticed? Heavy. Like really solid feeling metal. The long spout seemed good for reaching hanging baskets. Almost bought it right there till I saw the $55 price tag. Nope. Went home and spent like two hours doing this:
- Checked five local garden groups for used ones (no Fazeleys)
- Searched “long spout watering can metal” online
- Compared weights and capacities on different store sites
The Save Money Move
Found the exact same thing under a no-name brand at the hardware store. Same metal body, same long spout pattern, even the same dumb “ergonomic” handle curve. Only difference? No fancy “Fazeley Flow” stamp on the side. Paid $22 cash after tax. Took it home and:
- Filled it completely – no leaks at all
- Tested the sprinkler head – shower looked just like the Fazeley video
- Used it daily for three weeks now – zero rust spots
Was It Worth It?
Honestly? Yes but NOT for $55. That premium label means nothing. My tomato plants can’t tell if the water came from a fancy brand. Works exactly the same as the expensive one. Saved over thirty bucks by not falling for marketing. Just get a solid metal can with good weight balance and save your cash.
