{"product_id":"water-retention-granules-25kg","title":"Water Retention Granules, 25kg Sack, Polymer Gel for Planting","description":"\u003cp\u003eNew planting fails most often because it dries out before the roots have spread. Water retention granules tackle that problem at the source. These granules are a polymer gel that soaks up water, stores it in the root zone and releases it to plants as the soil dries. The supplier states that over 95% of the water held is available to the plant and that the granules keep working for up to five years. Supplied in 25kg sacks, they are used by landscape contractors, tree planting teams, nurseries, local authorities and garden centres on bare-root hedging and trees, container planting and hanging baskets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy it works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStores water in the root zone\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach granule swells as it absorbs water, turning into a soft gel held in the soil around the roots. Instead of draining away or evaporating, much of the water from rain or irrigation is held where the plant can reach it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOver 95% available to plants\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplier states that more than 95% of the stored water is available to plants. As the surrounding soil dries, roots draw moisture from the gel, which then re-absorbs water at the next rain or watering. That evens out the gap between waterings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWorks for up to five years\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe granules keep swelling and releasing water through repeated cycles. The supplier states they work for up to five years, covering the critical establishment period for new hedges and trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLow dose per plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery little is needed. The supplier recommends 2g per bare-root plant, or 1g per litre of compost for containers. A 25kg sack therefore treats a very large number of plants, which makes it practical for contract planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it's used\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBare-root hedging and whip planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTree planting schemes and woodland creation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHanging baskets, planters and containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLandscaping on free-draining or sandy soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNursery and garden centre potting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmenity planting where watering visits are limited\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater retention granules\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolymer gel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePack size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25kg sack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater available to plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOver 95% of stored water (supplier stated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWorking life\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 5 years (supplier stated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDose, bare-root plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2g per plant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDose, containers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1g per litre of compost\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGranule size and absorbency rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot published for this line\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eChoosing the right option\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing is a single 25kg sack, sized for contract and trade use. To see how far it goes, divide by the dose. At 2g per bare-root plant, 25kg treats around 12,500 plants. At 1g per litre of compost, it treats around 25,000 litres of compost, enough for hundreds of large planters or thousands of hanging baskets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor smaller jobs, think about how many seasons of planting you have ahead; stored dry and sealed, the granules keep well between projects. Weigh doses rather than guessing, as too much gel can make compost overly wet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation, use \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor bare-root planting, sprinkle 2g of dry granules into the planting pit or slit and mix with the soil around the roots, or dip the roots in pre-swollen gel. Firm in and water well. For containers, mix 1g per litre of compost evenly before filling, then water thoroughly so the granules swell. Keep the sack sealed and dry between uses. Granules on hard surfaces become slippery when wet, so sweep up any spills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much do I use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2g per bare-root plant, or 1g per litre of compost for containers and baskets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does it work?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplier states up to five years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it stop me needing to water?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, but it stores water from rain and watering in the root zone, so plants cope better between waterings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many plants will a sack treat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 2g per plant, around 12,500 bare-root plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOrdering \u0026amp; delivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach unit is one 25kg sack, priced per sack. Order by the number of sacks required for your planting programme. Trade and contract quantities are welcome. 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