There’s been lots of chat these last few weeks about capillary matting for plant pots that are suffering in the current heatwave.
People look at me strangely when I mention that WOOLSHrED products are great, especially for the predicted hot summers. Well, here we are! We’re all living that moment. It’s been scorchio!
WOOL has an incredible ability to retain water and then gently release it. That’s why it’s also great as a natural substitute for manufactured water-retentive gels, crystals, and liquids.
As gardeners, we love to experiment! Last year, when I launched the Garden Felt, I trialled it as capillary matting for my plant pots, and it worked well and still does.
A garden designer I met this year lines all her pots with WOOLSHrED to help with water retention.
Customers at a recent event purchased WOOL SHrED garden felt as capillary matting to line their bath, so their houseplants would survive while they were away on holiday!
Finally, Garden Felt is heading to a local small business plant grower for a trial. They want capillary matting that is sustainable and biodegradable.
If you’re struggling to keep your pots and containers moist during hotter summers, consider experimenting with Wool Shed garden felt – nothing ventured, nothing gained!
