watering can
noun
: a vessel usually with a spout used to sprinkle or pour water especially on plants
called also watering pot
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While turning and watering can help move a passive compost pile along in the decomposition process, passive composting by its nature relies on nature itself.
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Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 27 June 2025
The second week of watering can usually be reduced to twice a week and then in third week to every three days.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 June 2025
The sprinklers turn on, the watering cans come out, and plants get a drink both morning and night.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 3 July 2025
Identifying weed types, optimizing soil fertility, and proper watering can help control weeds.
—Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
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Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 27 June 2025
The second week of watering can usually be reduced to twice a week and then in third week to every three days.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 June 2025
The sprinklers turn on, the watering cans come out, and plants get a drink both morning and night.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 3 July 2025
Identifying weed types, optimizing soil fertility, and proper watering can help control weeds.
—Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
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“Watering can.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/watering%20can. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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