Sunday, November 10, 2013

Polymer Water Beads For Your Plants

By Katrina Wheeler


The polymer water beads are commonly known for design in attractive displays. The beads have infinite uses and are good color additive to flowery centerpieces which are considered very useful in houseplants. These beads are composed of a biodegradable plastic compound which are good permeable to liquid.

They sell mostly as crystal gels and best fit as base filler for flower planning particularly when you are using a very transparent glass bowls or goblets. The gels play a greater role in not revealing the unpleasant parts of flowers like the stems and stalks. However, they are eye catching still when used with house plants placed in soil.

It is polymeric like silicon. It absorbs water almost four hundred as its mass with the ability to slow release it. This has made gardeners who find it difficult or have no time to water there plants to go for it as remedy to prevent their plants from wilting if not watered for some time.

Those who love the gardens love this gel and use it often instead of using the soil naturally acquired for their potted plants. It is also environmentally fit since it has no smell and it is not toxic. Moreover it has a life span of up to seven years and its biodegradable character is also of essence.

It is of help to plant because it gives vitamins with nutrients directly to their roots. Plants thus grow healthy and survive longer. When ranked with clay soil, it is better in the sense that nine out of ten of the water is absorbed by the gel while clay uses five out of the ten. When blended with natural dye, plants they enhance their beauty.

They are valued by DIY fans in flower arrangements for most events like baby showers among others. Apart from them making best gifts, they can be used as base fillers for cheaply bought glass vases or bowls and still making the flowers look very attractive. The flowers can be both seasonal and artificial. Either they are floating on top or submerged underneath the gel crystals, flowers are attractive when arranged in such a manner.

There are so many designs to be made out of the crystal gel for floral displays. While some people like using single colors others do prefer multiple-color crystal layer design. No matter the design, it is usually cheaper to make yourself one than buying the readymade designs.

With the presence of this material, it outweighs the need for purchasing high cost candles for developing good evening atmosphere. Basically, a glass bowl is filled with liquid in addition with gel crystals and a little of tea light makes good and effective candles rather for use.

If one should miss them which are unlikely, go online. Majority of dealers of such items have gone online. You will find them in all sizes. In various colors plus different packaging as well you will find them. For quality purposes, you can also obtain them at department supplies or the hobby.

Apart from providing a serene environment, polymer water beads have other uses. The major characteristics making them suitable for such use are its strength in absorbing water. Gardeners love this product.




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