Any gardener will be quick to sing the praises of hanging baskets, but there’s no denying it: when it comes to watering, these particular planters can be a problem.
But instead of dreading this task, I’m determined to make it harder this year, and I’ve finally found my secret weapon. All I need is a watering can, like this one from Amazon – or I just saw the equally impressive Parkside watering can from Lidl, which is just $9.99.
Both of these nifty tools allow you to water hanging baskets without having to untie them (or wrestle with your garden hose). In fact, they can help you access any awkward spot in your yard – and I have a feeling they’ll revolutionize my entire approach to gardening this spring.
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PARKSIDE Hanging Basket Water Wand
With three different spray patterns and a handle long enough to reach even the tallest hanging baskets, this watering wand will work wonders in your garden.
Why You Need a Watering Can This Spring
There’s no better feeling than looking out at your yard when it’s bursting with flowers, but gardening can be hard work — and watering can sometimes feel like a chore.
Yes, I will happily spend all my free time in the garden, and I am not at all willing to give up my hanging baskets; I’m just looking to simplify those common tasks.
That’s where the watering can comes in: it’s a super easy way to take all the stress out of looking after my hanging baskets – not to mention the tiny corners of my garden beds that I otherwise struggle to reach.
Lidl’s watering wand is complete with a portable swivel head and three different spray patterns: a strong jet, a foam spray, or a fine mist.
This will help you with any type of watering job, whether you’re soaking your hanging baskets in a dry area or giving your container garden a quick once-over in the morning. Even deep watering will help if the temperatures rise in the summer.
I’ll admit that I’ve struggled with watering cans in the past: they may sound functional, but they can end up feeling heavy or unwieldy, creating more friction.
Thankfully, though, Lidl’s is complete with a lightweight aluminum base and an ergonomic, non-slip handle. Its lockable trigger gives you more control when watering, and it also offers integrated flow control.
For me, a watering can like this is the most reliable way to make sure your hanging basket plants are always watered. Naturally, they dry out faster than anything in pots or beds, and even if you choose to hang basket plants that thrive in neglect, you’ll still need to commit to regular watering this time of year.
If you’re more into a low-maintenance garden, you can try a DIY drip irrigation system, or invest in a special hanging basket watering system. (I have my eye on the Raindrip irrigation system, which you can download from Amazon.)
You can even swap out your pots for hanging self-watering baskets, like this set from Walmart, or use self-watering bulbs, like these three from Wayfair.
However, in the end, a watering wand is a very budget-friendly way to trend your hanging baskets without having to overhaul your entire setup. Plus, it’s very versatile: you can use it all year round on your beds and containers, and your lawn, too.
If you’re after a more advanced setup, you can opt for something like the Restmo watering wand from Amazon, which comes with a 15-inch nozzle that offers 10 different spray patterns. But in my opinion, an affordable option like LIDL’s is the best place to start – you’ll just need to snap it up quickly before it sells out.
If you want to get back to basics, check out our hanging basket planting guide, or check out our list of the best plants for hanging baskets.