Bobberman
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Is there a use for liquid marbles for gardening!

I came across liquid marbles awhile ago and am wondering if there is a good use for them in the garden or container! I have a whole bottle of them with about 50 in the bottle!They can be replenished with water easily! Does anyone have any ideas for them or have used them?

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Kisal
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I doubt it. I don't think they could hydrate properly when mixed with soil.

Since you have the liquid marbles, run a test with them and let us know what you find out. :)

Bobberman
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I know they use them in flower arangments ! They keep the flowers fresh longer! Who knows anything about them? They are made of a polymer that hold absorb and give off water! I was just wondering if they would hold water longer in a pot and then asorbe the water when the pot is rewatered so the plant will never actually get dry!

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I use terre sorbe in my containers and it really does help to keep the soil moist. It is expensive to buy initially but it goes a long way and is supposed to be good for 5 years.



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