Ok in the name of decency I'll reply to this to get it moving down the line...

James, I wish I could help. I'm in the same boat with a cheap plastic number from the hardware store down the street. It has excess plastic that cuts into my hand every time. Guess I should file that off. But I would like a nice can, too. I have a nice 3 quart copper one from Smith and Hawken that is a pleasure to work with, but I need something bigger for those darned thirsty tomatoes!

When I first saw this post, I did a quick search on google and saw one billed as drip proof, but I really didn't seen any difference between its design and other ones out there. Seems that any that have some sort of wide sprinkler nozzle on the end are going to collect some excess water that will drip out when the can is repositioned back to a horizontal position. I have a Rubbermaid 2-gallon, some unknown 1-gallon, and a 1 quart one and all but the quart size drips (probably because the quart doesn't have the sprinkler nozzle attachment). I guess if the angled spout is molded to be straight the entire length without any curve added at the end and the cone sprinkler attachment only has holes at the very top and not along the sides or near the bottom, that might reduce or eliminate much of the drip.

Hey Folks,

Thanks very much for the replies. I may take a stab at ordering something billed as a great watering can and see how it goes. I'll give a shout back if it's really swell. Thanks again,

-James

I don't have firsthand experience with these, but Haws watering cans are supposed to be good. The metal ones are really expensive, but they have cheaper plastic ones ('Practican') with the same design.

Here is a link that might be useful: Haws watering cans

Oooooohhhh!

These look temptingly nice :) I think I'll have a go!

Thanks!

-James

I have one of the Haws watering cans. It works really well. I especially like the right angle downspout. Really helps to keep you from wetting the leaves of low growing foliage. The only problem with it is the one I have is too small (conservatory can) for the number of plants I have to water these days. Also the opening is very narrow and I cant get my hand in there to clean the inside. Probably not a problem if you are only using water or synthetic ferts, but I use stuff like fish emulsion and feel the need to wash it out afterwards. I really want to get a 1 or 2 gal one but cant quite bring myself to pay that much for a watering can! But if you are willing to invest that kind of money, I highly recommend them.
Lydia

Haws, hands down. I lost mine a few years ago but this thread made me think about it. I'm off to order one now. Tally Ho!

This is what I've used for several years now. It's two gallon plastic, runs around $9 to $12, and lasts forever. I'm a professional interior landscaper, so mine (I have two for work and one at home) get constant use and abuse and haven't been damaged yet. Make sure you get the one WITHOUT the rose - the one with the rose seems to be much more available in stores and it does drip like mad. I bought one but I won't use it indoors at all because of that.

Big bonus - it fits under nearly all kitchen faucets and many bathroom sink faucets and is comfortable in the hand.

They also make smaller sized ones that are just as good.

Here is a link that might be useful: watering can

go to Target store you will some good one there in Spring

Watergal, if ever a watering can could be called 'cute', that one is. I have never seen them here. Being in Canada, we sometimes don't get the same stuff and some things aren't worth ordering due to shipping costs. My hunt continues..

I have a hawes for my indoor plants but use a dramm for my patio containers and am very happy with it. It comes in a bigger size than the hawes--10 liters. I have to carry it downstairs and wanted to make as few trips as possible.

Here is a link that might be useful: dramm

Thanks!