Reddit mentions of Akro Mils RZWC1G0B91 Watering Can, Evergreen, 1-Gallon

I think the concept of a bidet is great, but I'm not keen on spending money on something that then has to be hooked up to the water supply and might draw complains from my landlord.

(I've seen those bidet-like options that sit inside your toilet bowl and spray water upwards to your butt crack. Have those guys never heard of explosive diarrhea? One episode of that and you have to spend hours cleaning out dried-up poop from the cracks and crevices of your in-bowl bidet.)

No, the best thing is the simplest here. I went to my local lawn & garden store, and picked up a watering can like this one for $5.

Now all I do is fill it up with warm water, take my shit as usual, and then use the long spout of the watering can to aim the stream of water at my ass while I clean my ass with my other hand. The running water cleans away all the shit, and a simple wipe or two with toilet paper dries everything up afterwards.

Then I wash my cleaning hand with soap, and all is well. It's all the advantages of a bidet for only $5.

Go to your local nursery or the gardening section at a supermarket. Have a look at some of the watering cans. I have seen many households that use them.

Like this maybe? (canadian website)

OR

Fancier AND cheaper (US website)

They usually come in a variety of colours and so, can match your washroom tiles as well and so wouldnt look very out of place.

Hope this helps!

Sage is another good one to try. Mint is easy to grow (sometimes too easy; it should only ever be planted in a container). Basil is nice to have around, too; however, it's an annual and will have to be replaced every year. Cilantro (another annual) can be picky about the growing conditions (it likes it really cool and mild), but it's worth a shot if you like the flavor. I'm not sure how well it would do in a container, but I've had good luck growing fennel, too. I've never grown them myself, but I also see a lot of marjoram, terragon, lavender, chives, and lemongrass in containers.

Depending on your climate, a common problem with potted plants is drying out too fast or getting too much heat. There are a few options to reduce this if you find it's a problem for you:

• Check the soil moisture frequently (but beware of overwatering, especially the thyme).
  
• Keep a dish under the pot, and water until it drains into the dish. (This also helps reduce buildup of excess minerals in the potting mix.)
  
• Use larger pots rather than smaller pots.
  
• Use a thick and/or light-colored container.
  
• Keep the pot in shade (albeit without denying sun to the leaves). I find that morning sun and afternoon shade can be a good compromise in hot, sunny weather.
  
• Avoid overcrowding of the roots (e.g., divide the herbs as they get bigger, or transplant them into a larger pot).
  
• Insulate the pot if necessary (e.g., wrap it or partially bury it in the ground).
  
• Mix in a soil additive that improves absorbency, such as perlite.
  
  Some of these can help keep the roots protected when it freezes, too. The roots are the heart of your plants, and you want them to be in as stable and healthy an environment as possible, as if they were growing in the ground.
  
  Another common problem is fertilizing. Specifically, over-fertilizing. It can be difficult to get the right amount of nutrients in a container, since the excess doesn't get rained away, and the roots can't grow out and find more nutrients if they run out. You'll want to err on the side of fertilizing too little rather than fertilizing too much.
  
  Oregano, rosemary, and thyme are quite hardy plants that shouldn't need much in the way of fertilizer. If it were me, I'd probably wait a year before fertilizing them for the first time, unless they show signs of deficiency (e.g., leaves turning yellow or purple) before then. In all likelihood, your potting mix already has fertilizer in it, and that should last you a while.
  
  When selecting a fertilizer, make sure you choose one that's easy and convenient to use (e.g., you might not want one that must be applied weekly or every time you water). Make sure it has directions for container plants, and follow those directions closely (again, err on the side of fertilizing too little, not too much). And select one that is rated for herbs or foliage plants; you don't want one that's primarily intended for flowering or fruiting, because they will give your plants too much phosphorus.
  
  By the way, as far as watering goes, this is my hands-down favorite watering can for containers. It's easy to control where the water goes. (You don't want much water on the leaves; just water the soil directly.)
  
  *Some leaf discoloration is normal when the weather gets cold, or when a leaf ages and dies. If the weather is warm and pleasant, and if the affected leaves are new or in their prime, that's* when you should be concerned. If you're not sure, try posting a photo on Reddit and asking for advice.