10 Easy Pieces: Water Wands - Gardenista

10 Easy Pieces: Water Wands - Gardenista
In early spring, an excellent way to water fragile seedlings and new plant shoots is with a gentle drenching spray that tricks them into thinking they’re enjoying a light rain shower.
When shopping for a water wand, look for a length that fits your space (on a tiny patio, a 36-inch-long sprayer may be awkward to maneuver) and well-made fittings to prevent leaks.
What you want: an easily adjustable flow of water so you can target a spray, gentle mist, or simulated rain shower on plants.
A Haws Brass Watering Lance is 24 inches long and has a solid brass watering head.
A Modern Watering Wand is made of chrome plated aluminum and has a walnut handle.
Available with three handle lengths (from 16 to 36 inches), Professional Watering Wands by Dramm can be customized with either a small or large water breaker.
From Westward, a 32-inch-long Water Nozzle Wand is $21.61 from Grainger.
With a squeeze trigger (and trigger lock to prevent hand fatigue), an Easy-Flow Water Wand is 33 inches long and is $24.95 from Gardener’s Supply.
Made in Wisconsin, a One-Touch Aluminum Water Wand has a simple valve you can open and close with a thumb and is available in two sizes, 17 inches long and 38 inches long; it’s $34 or $42 depending on size from Terrain.
A Small Watering Wand is the right tool for watering container plants on a balcony or narrow shelves; its 9.75-inch length makes it easy to maneuver in a tight spot.
A Lightweight Spray Wand is 37 inches long and has a rubberized grip and thumb lever to adjust flow; $46.50 from Lee Valley.
With a gentle stream that is recommended for bonsai plants, a 24-inch Fogg-It Sprayer has a mister nozzle as well as a watering setting; $24.95 from Eastern Leaf.
A 36-inch Rainmaker Watering Wand has an ergonomic grip handle and an adjustable spray head with 10 settings; $18.95 from Sunlight Supply. Upgrading your supplies before the season starts?
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