{"product_id":"aquagel-water-retaining-crystals-800g","title":"AquaGel Water Retaining Crystals 800g – Reduces Watering for Pots, Baskets \u0026 Containers","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eHelp Your Plants Stay Hydrated for Longer\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep your plants healthier and reduce the need for frequent watering with \u003cstrong\u003eAquaGel Water Retaining Crystals 800g\u003c\/strong\u003e. Designed to absorb and store large amounts of water, AquaGel gradually releases moisture back into the soil as plants need it, helping to maintain consistent soil moisture and reduce water stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for hanging baskets, patio pots, window boxes, planters and containers, AquaGel is especially useful during warm weather and holiday periods when regular watering may not be possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for flowers, vegetables, herbs, shrubs and ornamental plants, these water-retaining crystals help improve growing conditions while conserving water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduces watering requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbsorbs and stores water for gradual release\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps prevent plants drying out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproves moisture retention in compost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for hanging baskets, pots and containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps reduce water waste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for patios, balconies and gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to mix into compost before planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for a wide range of plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e800g pack provides excellent coverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHanging baskets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePatio containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWindow boxes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGarden pots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaised planters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndoor plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutdoor containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHerbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVegetables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBedding plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower displays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow AquaGel Works\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAquaGel crystals absorb water during watering or rainfall, swelling to store moisture within the soil. As the compost begins to dry, the stored water is gradually released back to the plant roots, helping to maintain more consistent moisture levels and reducing the frequency of watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis can be particularly beneficial during hot summer weather, when container-grown plants dry out much faster than those planted directly in the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAquaGel Water Retaining Crystals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e800g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.25 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.195 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.08 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePots, Hanging Baskets \u0026amp; Containers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApplication\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMix into compost\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Saving\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImproves Moisture Retention\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits of AquaGel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContainer-grown plants often require watering once or even twice a day during warm weather. 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