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    Watering cans

    Mar 22, 2022 5 minutes

    You can listen to Steve on alternate Sundays 10am-2pm on BBC Radio Kent’s Sunday Gardening (BBC Local)

    YOU may think a watering can is just a watering can, but they do vary widely and there can be more to your final selection than you expect. For instance, the type of can you need depends on the type and size of your plants and where they are, and the distance to a water supply.

    Size is important

    If you have lots of containers or need to water plants growing outside in borders, you may need a big watering can with around a 10-litre capacity to help you water everything efficiently. If you struggle with a 10-litre size, look at a smaller option such as a 5 or 7-litre can, bearing in mind it does mean more refills from the tap or hosepipe. Where

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