Enfield notes that water-storing crystals should be used with container-grown plants that prefer consistently moist soil, are sensitive to drought stress, or have a high water demand—think ferns ...

Much like the colorful kids’ jelly bead toy Orbeez, water-storing crystals are little bulbous chunks of man-made polymers designed to hold large amounts of water, explained Enfield, who works at ...

Those water-absorbing hydrogel crystals have a marginal record of aiding potted plants, ... Miracle-Gro Water-Storing Crystals and Hydrosorb. Dr. Jeff Gillman, author of "The Truth About Garden ...

Give your garden a summer boost with these water-storing gel crystals — mixed into compost, they keep pots hydrated for longer.

This study evaluated the potential of water-storing crystals to effectively deliver liquid baits to Argentine ants. The efficacy of bait crystals containing 0.007% thiamethoxam was first evaluated in ...

CRYSTALS THAT MAKE PLANTS GROW. ... You need not water the plant every day to keep the plant growing. With crystal soil, you can forget daily watering of the plant for a month.

Water crystals are polymer-based crystals that absorb and slowly release water, acting like tiny sponges in the soil. They’re especially useful in containers, raised beds, and sandy soils where water ...

Water-storing crystals known as hydrogels can effectively deliver pesticide bait to invasive Argentine ants, ... PLANTS & ANIMALS. Long Shot Science Leads to Revised Age for Land-Animal Ancestor.