This here tin watering can, it’s a good thing, ya know? My old one, it got all rusty and sprung a leak. Had to get me a new one. This one, it’s tin, shiny and new. Gonna use it for my flowers, keep ’em nice and watered. Tin watering can, that’s what it is. Good for the garden.
I seen folks with them plastic ones. Don’t like ’em. This tin one, it feels right. Heavier, yeah, but it’ll last. This tin watering can, it ain’t gonna fall apart like them plastic ones do. Sun gets to ’em, they get all brittle. Not this one. Nope.
Gotta keep it clean, though. That’s what I heard. Don’t want no gunk buildin’ up inside. Mess up the water flow, ya see. So, after I’m done waterin’, I give it a good rinse. Just plain water. Sometimes I use that there soapy water, if it’s real dirty. Tin watering can needs a good scrubbin’ now and then, I reckon.
My granddaughter, she told me somethin’ about al-gee or somethin. Grows inside, she says. Makes the water bad for the plants. Gotta keep that out, she says. So, I listen to her. She’s a smart one. Keeps my tin watering can all nice and clean.
- First, I empty it out good.
- Then, I rinse it with the hose.
- Sometimes, a little soap, like I said.
- Then, rinse it again, real good.
- Let it dry in the sun.
Keeps it from gettin’ all nasty inside. Clean tin watering can means happy plants. That’s what I always say. And happy plants mean pretty flowers. And I sure do love my pretty flowers.
When winter comes, gotta put it away. Can’t leave it out in the cold. It’ll freeze, maybe crack. Don’t want that. No sir. So, I clean it real good, one last time. Make sure it’s all dry. Then, I put it in the shed. Up on a shelf. Safe and sound. My trusty tin watering can, waitin’ for spring.
Some folks, they just leave their stuff out all year. Not me. I take care of my things. That’s how you make ’em last. Especially a good tin watering can like this one. It’ll be around for years, I bet. Longer than me, maybe!
Gotta make sure the spout ain’t clogged, neither. Little bits of dirt and leaves, they get stuck in there. Then the water don’t come out right. Just a dribble. So, I check it every now and then. Poke it with a little stick. Keep it clear. This tin watering can, it’s gotta work right, ya know?
I remember my mama, she had a tin watering can. Big old thing. Used it for everything. Waterin’ the garden, washin’ the porch, even givin’ us kids a bath sometimes! That thing was tough. Lasted forever. They don’t make ’em like that anymore. Or maybe they do. This one seems pretty good.
Waterin’ the garden, it’s hard work sometimes. Especially when it’s hot. But it’s gotta be done. And a good tin watering can makes it a little easier. Don’t have to keep runnin’ back and forth to the faucet. Just fill it up and go. Saves a lot of steps.
I seen them fancy waterin’ cans, with the long spouts. They look kinda silly to me. This here tin watering can, it’s simple. It works. That’s all that matters. Don’t need nothin’ fancy to water the flowers. Just good old-fashioned tin and some elbow grease.
And I water in the evenin’, usually. Sun’s not so hot then. Water don’t evaporate so fast. Good for the plants, they say. They soak it up better. And it’s cooler for me, too. Don’t get so sweaty, haulin’ that tin watering can around.
- Water in the evening.
- Keep the can clean.
- Store it in the shed for winter.
- Check the spout for clogs.
- Tin is better than plastic.
Yep, this tin watering can, it’s a good investment, as they say. Gonna last me a long time. And my flowers, they’ll be happy. That’s the most important thing, ain’t it? Happy flowers make a happy home. And a clean tin watering can makes happy flowers. It is very easy to use and clean. I like it very much.
