Watering can uses around the home

When you think about vases for your fresh flowers, you might imagine a glass or ceramic holder. However, not all vases are that conventional. In fact, it’s the unconventional, like a watering can, that can really help you create a unique floral display. If you have a watering can that can still hold water without leaking, you can use it as is. If your watering can is a little worse for wear, you can still use it. All you need to do is insert a glass or plastic jar inside to hold the water for your blooms. If you have never created such a bouquet, here are some basic tips to keep in mind.

Different materials

The first thing to remember is that watering cans come in a wide variety of materials and colours. While there are some plastic varieties, you might want something a bit more stylish. So, instead, you should look around for a watering can made from some type of metal or even ceramic material. Don’t worry if the enamel has come off or if there is a small patch of rust. These ‘defects’ give your bouquet that authentic rustic look.

Seasonal displays

You can use a watering can for just about any flower arrangement. That said, they are best suited for the spring and autumn. This is because they are usually pastel-coloured or they might have a copper apperance. Pastels are great for spring while copper vases suit autumn arrangements best. For autumn bouquets, the best types of blooms to add to these kinds of vases include those from the daisy family such as sunflowers, gerbera daisies and germinis.

Suitable size

Just like any other flower arrangement, it is of vital importance that you choose your flowers based on the size of the watering can that you have available. The smaller the can, the shorter the stems of your flowers should be. Shorter stems also mean that your flower heads should be smaller. A huge sunflower would look rather silly if its stem is cut to a length of just 10cm.

There you have it, all you need to know about using a watering can as a vase for your next autumn arrangement. If you don’t have any watering cans around your home, not to worry. You can surely find one at your local second hand shop or even ask your neighbours if they have one they are willing to part with.