Why everyone is leaving a nail in the plants before going on vacation

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It may seem strange, but leaving a nail in the plants before being away for too long is an effective trick. Here’s what for. 

When we prepare to go on vacation , one of the common problems what we face is how to keep our plants hydrated in our absence. Watering plants regularly may not be possible if we are absent for a < /span> DIY irrigation system.  as a nail in the plants method: leaving a unusual but effective . That’s why many are adopting an long period of time

Leave a nail in the plants to water them

To make this system , you will need at least one nail  10 cm in length and one and a half meters of natural yarn capable of  absorb water, such as wool, cotton or hemp thread. Also, buy a bottle as a larger bottle will have a larger capacity of water release and will last longer .

Let’s start with assembling the system . Take the nail and the wire , leaving one end of the wire about 10cm above the nail head . Then, wrap the entire nail with the thread , leaving only 1-2 cm of thread freelonger. to leave above the head of the nail and the other one 10 cm long : one with two ends to secure the thread . Now you will have knot completely around the nail, tie a wrapping at the tip. After 

Take the longest end of the thread and attach a weight to it, like a nail or screw longer. Tie the counterweight firmly to the wire . At this point, soak the entire newly created system in water for a few minutes . The yarn will absorb the water and become soaked and damp .

A DIY irrigation system

After a few minutes  , remove the system from the water and take the bottle. Then, fill the bottle with water and insert the counterweight with the wire inside the bottle . Make sure the nail goes into the soil into the pot in that the plant is. In this way, water will be distributed to the roots of the plants through the principle of capillarity .

How does it work? The principle of capillarity is based on the property of water to rise in small tubes, like the  blood vesselsof plants. Through forces of cohesion and adhesion, water moves against gravity , ensuring irrigation of plants through capillary transport .< /span> 

With this simple watering system homemade , the water will be released gradually< a i=4> to the roots of your plants, keeping them hydrated over time. The absorbent thread works as a transport channel , transferring water from bottle to the surrounding ground .

As the soil is drying , the water is rising gradually through the fibers of the threads , and falls to the ground drop by drop , providing constant and adequate watering to the plants.

A nail in the plants saves the holidays

This do-it-yourself irrigation method is economical, environmentally friendly and can save the lives of those who want to travel without worry about your loved ones plants .

However, it is important to take into account the specific needs of the plants you intend to waterperiod of absence. carefully monitor the plants during our and so it is advisable to experiment more or less water,plants may require  like this. In fact, some 

So if you need a practical solution for watering your plants< a i=4> during your holidays , why not try this creative and cheap method ?