Water crystals serve as temporary storage for extra water to increase the water-holding capacity of container soil, reduce the need for watering, and help plants withstand periods of drought.

A horticulturist revealed that these crystals can help your plants derive a consistent water supply from the soil.

Those water-absorbing hydrogel crystals have a marginal record of aiding potted plants, according to some research.

What kind of soil to use in outdoor plants in containers Instead of garden soil, use a potting soil mix for outdoor planters, according to the UNH Extension Office.

Water-storing crystals known as hydrogels can effectively deliver pesticide bait to invasive Argentine ants, quickly decimating a colony, a Purdue University study finds.

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

The unique feature that helps plant growth is the soil's high water retention capacity. A five gram pack is converted to 400-500kg after the crystals have been soaked in water for 2-4 hours.

The crystals were then filtered from the water, ready for use as a fertilizer. The team tested their percarbamide crystals by adding them to soil used to grow peanuts, wheat, and lettuce.

Researchers have developed a new crystalline material that can harvest water from fog without any energy input. The design of the novel type of smart crystals, which the researchers named Janus ...

Water crystals serve as temporary storage for extra water to increase the water-holding capacity of container soil, reduce the need for watering, and help plants withstand periods of drought. “They ...