Photo: Michael Murtaugh A versatile, plastic option under $20: the Qilebi Watering Can. Photo: Michael Murtaugh An heirloom-quality, enameled metal can for small plants: the Haws Fazeley Flow One ...

Or are you caring for a small vegetable patch ... Thick-walled, UV-resistant plastic watering cans are often just as durable as vintage-style cans made of rust-resistant metal.