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WATERING Conservation tips continued
A very important way to cut down on water use is to stir polymer crystals into the soil before a lawn or garden is planted. These are tiny plastic sponges that swell up about 100 times their original size when water is added. Research indicates this product is non-toxic environmentally safe. Polymer crystals control soil moisture by retaining water until the roots draw it out as needed.
Simi Valley Lawn with Polymer Crystals
Polymer crystals can actually improve soil as they expand and contract with dehydration. They empty by feeding roots. Their shrinkage causes the soil to naturally aerate, reducing compact and hard soil. Honestly, plants don’t thrive without aeration.
Polymer crystals have been proven effective and safe for over 12 years. One lawn we installed with polymer crystals on a partially shaded side of the house didn’t need to be watered at all for 4 months out of the year because the rainwater did it all. During the other times of the year, the sprinklers had to be run much less often. The water savings were enormous. Polymer crystals are also very helpful for plants in pots.
Wood Ranch Patio Bench and Potted Plants
Where can you obtain polymer crystals? Any nursery will carry them in small bags or you can contact Larsen Landscape and we’ll install them with your landscape project.
Next week more to come on water conservation.
Bruce Larsen
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