Why do flower growers buy diapers on sale: a secret that no one wants to share with

12.06.2023 17:32

Some tricks that have to be pulled out of summer residents with almost pliers may seem quite unusual.

Despite all their extraordinary nature, these tricks can make a plant grower's life much easier.

Take the trick with diapers, for example – it turns out that they can be used as a drainage layer, which must certainly be present in flower pots.

As is known, the polymer used as a filler is capable of retaining moisture.

As a result of interaction with water, the contents of the diaper turn into hydrogel. Over time, the hydrogel in the soil breaks down into simple compounds.

Diapers
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By the way, you can find exactly the same thing on the shelves of stores selling goods for summer residents.

Plant roots immersed in such an environment feel comfortable and are reliably protected from rotting.

So if you have some extra nappies or the supermarket has a very attractive price for them, don’t pass them by, but use them as a simple way to create an optimal balance of water and air in the soil.

Author: Elena Shimanovskaya Editor of Internet resources