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This is the growing season for many plants here that go dormant or die down in summer and some survive as seeds.
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Stupid question time, lol I want to make sure I am giving my plants the best possible care.

I came to water them this morning and realised the balls on top absorb the water? Is this ok or should I water them more.

Is it better to use plant pots with drainage holes or not. Does it make a difference?

Thank you Very Happy
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I can't answer about the balls absorbing the water as I have never come across the ones you are using. You should always use plant pots with drainage holes as the plants can very easily get waterlogged.

Use trays under the pots to save you constantly having to clean the terrace and the plants soon take up the water from the trays.
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I think the balls you are referring to Karl at the polystyrene (spelling) ones that are mixed with the soil to give more air to the compost (I think) !!
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Hmm, I think that I know of the ones that you're speaking of. I shot a load of them into my floral beds last year, with excellent results. The borders were awash with bright colours. Not bad, eh? Sunny, if you wish, I'll toss a handful in your direction. It'll do wonders for your winter bloomers.... Very Happy
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sunny wrote:
I think the balls you are referring to Karl at the polystyrene (spelling) ones that are mixed with the soil to give more air to the compost (I think) !!


Ahhhhhhhhhhhh i see. So I do not put them on top of the soil Embarassed
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What did it say on the packet?
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As embarrased as I am to admit this

It was in Spanish so I had to guess.

The packet is now long gone Embarassed
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jamafrind wrote:
Hmm, I think that I know of the ones that you're speaking of. I shot a load of them into my floral beds last year, with excellent results. The borders were awash with bright colours. Not bad, eh? Sunny, if you wish, I'll toss a handful in your direction. It'll do wonders for your winter bloomers.... Very Happy


Jama you keep tossing your balls in your beds and leave me and my winter bloomers alone, I can find my own balls thanks lol lol. Rolling Eyes Rolling Eyes
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Sunny, okay, no problem. Mind you if the instructions are in spanish, you may experience some difficulties as to the manner of usage. If you are unable to get your head around the diction (language) perhaps there are some pictures (showing manner of application) on the packets (of balls).... Very Happy Very Happy Very Happy
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I have been told these small blue balls (no comments please Jama lol) are used as a fertiliser !!!!!!!

You only need a few grams in each whole plant pot Embarassed
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I have been told these small blue balls (no comments please Jama lol) are used as a fertiliser !!!!!!!

You only need a few grams in each whole plant pot Embarassed


Yes, they are! Wink
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Well not a great start for my new plants. Have spent an hour scrapping off all the blue balls Sad
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Hmm, I never knew that.. about the blue, spherical ones...
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Learn something every day heh, I thought you were referring to white balls Karl (no comments please) Very Happy
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