Let hydrogels absorb water overnight until the material is the consistency of Jell-O [R]. Then spread a thin layer under mulch.
For your container plants, consider incorporating hydrogels into the potting soil. These water-retaining polymers hold several hundred times their weight in water and release it gradually to the plants' roots.
Sometimes referred to as hydrogels or polymer crystals, these small granules absorb and store water - up to 400 times its original density. When tilled into the soil, water crystals will absorb and retain excess water for extended periods.
When it comes to bare-root trees, 20 gallons a week (about 1 inch of rain) is recommended for the first year of growth. To save water, consider trying a slow-release watering bag like the Treegator®.
Hydrogels (or 'gelled water') like Soil Moistâ"¢ ...
 See also: Water, Grow, Light, Irrigation, Plant
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