August 20, 2025, 3:06 pm | Read time: 2 minutes
Especially on hotter and drier days, watering plants in the garden is essential. Don’t forget about balcony boxes either. Most people use a watering can, but without a spout, the water pressure can be too high and wash away the soil. myHOMEBOOK gardening expert Franka Kruse-Gering explains how to easily and affordably make a spout for a watering can.
What You Need
The list of materials for this project is remarkably short and simple. Everything you need is usually already at home. Besides a watering can without a spout, a sturdy soup spoon will suffice to serve as the spout. To attach it, you can use either a piece of strong tape or a cable tie. No special tools or DIY skills are required. This allows you to make the spout in just a few minutes and use it immediately.
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How to Make a Spout for a Watering Can
The process is very simple. You need to attach the spoon to the opening of the watering can with the cable tie or tape. The spoon’s bowl should be positioned so that the water hits it and is dispersed when poured, with the curved side facing down. The handle of the spoon should run parallel to the watering can.
Uses for the DIY Spout
This spout is particularly helpful for delicate plants, as you can control the intensity with which you water them. A smaller spoon means less water distribution and more water pressure on a specific spot.