How to choose a garden watering can
How to choose a garden watering can
Modern irrigation systems of plants in the garden are becoming more and more perfect. Gardeners use pumps, hoses and programmers. Maybe the watering can has become an outdated garden device?
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Plastic, copper or zincwatering can metal or plastic? Plastic watering cans have gained great popularity since they are cheaper and easier. Two obvious advantages. Metallic watering cans are chosen by those who appreciate the style. Watering can made from copper can become an ornament of your site. Metal watering cans are also more durable than plastic, although with poor care they can rust in the joints. Copper and zinc are trace elements that are needed in small quantities. They also have a cleansing effect in the water. Zinc oxide has fungicidal and antiseptic properties. For indoor floriculture, you can buy small stainless steel spikes.
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How much water is needed?It is necessary to choose the volume of the watering can "by itself", that is, according to the volume of water that you can transfer. For men, this can be a large watering can for 13 liters, for women - 6 liters or less. There are watering cans with a volume of 3-5 liters with a long curved nose for watering pot plants.
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A nozzle on the spout of a watering can To get a stronga jet of water can do without a nozzle. This is needed for example when watering shrubs. To create a diffused jet, a nozzle with holes of 0.8 to 1.5 mm in diameter is needed, depending on the model. This type of irrigation is especially necessary for watering young plantings, as it does not wash the ground.
