After Almost 140 Years, Serious Gardeners Still Swear by This British Watering Can Brand – Plus, Shop the Best Dupes
Garden pros and serious amateurs alike love this heritage garden brand's watering cans. Find out why, where to get one, and the best dupes for your garden.
Wow the gardener on your gift list with a watering can from this heritage British brand. Haws watering cans are known the world over for their unmatched quality, ease of use, and aesthetic excellence. That makes them the perfect gift for anyone who’s serious about plants.
I remember the first time I saw Monty Don, British gardening guru and my personal gardening icon, use a Haws watering can on his television show Gardener’s World. I always keep an eye on the tools Monty Don uses because I know that he only invests in the highest-quality and longest-lasting tools.
Since that day, a Haws watering can has been at the top of my wishlist. They are investment pieces (with price tags to match) that will last an entire lifetime or more. If that sounds like the ideal gift for the gardener in your life, I’ll share my top picks from the Haws brand, which are available in the US at Anthropologie and Goodee. However, if you love the look, but aren’t ready to break the bank on one of these luxury watering cans, I’ll share the best dupes available.
Why Haws Watering Cans?
Haws watering cans are synonymous with quality. These gorgeous metal watering cans are only for the most serious gardeners who plan to grow plants for many decades. They are pieces that can be passed down from one generation to the next because they’re so durable – and timelessly beautiful.
This trusted brand goes back a long time, too. Haws is the world’s oldest manufacturer of watering cans. They began in 1886 when John Haws designed a well-balanced “watering pot” as a better alternative to the unwieldy models available at the time.
Almost 140 years later, the design and manufacturing methods are practically unchanged. These traditional steel and brass watering cans are handmade in England by expert craftspeople. The Haws website says it best, “Our products are as enduring as our reputation.”
The body of each Haws watering can is crafted from durable galvanized steel and powder-coated in a variety of colors, including the classic Haws green. These watering cans come with a variety of different brass heads, or what Haws calls “roses” – for everything from a fine misting to a heavy flow for thirsty plants. Haws even offers a brass watering lance, which you can find at Anthropologie, to get the same spectacular watering experience with your hose.
Haws also offers a wide range of different size and shape cans for every garden’s different watering needs. For a larger garden, the Warley Fall 2-gallon watering can from Goodee is the ideal fit. But if you have a smaller plot of land or just a few plants in a patio garden, then the Fazely Flow 2-pint watering can, also available from Goodee, is just what you need. Plus, it’s under $100!
The Classic Haws Watering Can
Begin your Haws watering can collection with the style that started it all! The long spout on the classic Haws design makes watering your garden easy on you because of the balanced design and it’s good for your plants, too. You can direct water exactly where you want it to go without wasting it on leaves, which can cause common plant diseases, or letting it spill onto the sidewalk.
Shop Affordable Dupes
This stunning galvanized steel watering can from Annie Garden comes in that classic Haws green color. It also has a longer spout than the typical watering can, which is one of the main benefits of the Haws design. This can also has a solid brass head, handles, and trim around the base.
This 2-gallon watering can is plastic, but it features a long spout and unique head similar to the classic Haws design. Plus, it’s under $30 and has a 4.4 star rating with over 3,000 reviews on Amazon. If you’re looking for a budget pick, this one’s hard to beat.
Ok, this one isn’t a dupe. It’s Haws’ most affordable watering can. It’s plastic, not metal, but it’s the perfect size for houseplants. If you want to dip your toe into the Haws watering can world without the financial investment, this is a great starter piece.
