It may seem strange, but leaving a clove in the plants before being outside for a long time is an effective trick. This is what for. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n When we prepare to go on vacation<\/strong> , one of the common problems<\/strong> we face is how to keep our plants hydrated<\/strong> in our absence. It may not be possible to water<\/strong> plants regularly if we are away<\/strong> for an extended period of time<\/strong> . That’s why many are adopting an unusual but effective method<\/strong> : leaving a clove in plants<\/strong> as a DIY watering <\/strong>system .<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n To make this system<\/strong> , you will need a nail at least <\/strong>10 cm<\/strong> long and one and a half meters of natural thread<\/strong> that is capable of absorbing water, such as <\/strong>wool, cotton or<\/strong> hemp thread. Also, get yourself a bottle<\/strong> , considering that a larger<\/strong> bottle will have a greater water release<\/strong> capacity and will last longer<\/strong> .<\/p>\n\n\n\n Let’s start with the assembly of the system<\/strong> . Take the nail<\/strong> and the wire<\/strong> , leaving one end of the wire about 10 cm<\/strong> above the head of the nail<\/strong> . Then wrap the entire nail with the wire<\/strong> , leaving only 1-2 cm of free wire<\/strong> at the tip. Once you’ve wrapped<\/strong> the nail completely, tie a knot<\/strong> to secure the wire. Now you will have two ends<\/strong> : one 10 cm long<\/strong> to leave above the head of the nail and the other longer.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Take the longer end<\/strong> of the wire and attach a weight<\/strong> to it , such as a longer nail<\/strong> or bolt<\/strong> . Tie the counterweight securely to the cable<\/strong> . At this point, immerse<\/strong> the entire newly created system in water for a few minutes<\/strong> . The thread will absorb the water<\/strong> and become soaked and wet<\/strong> .<\/p>\n\n\n\n After a few minutes<\/strong> , take the system out of the water<\/strong> and take the bottle. <\/strong> Then, fill the bottle with water and insert the counterweight<\/strong> with the wire into the <\/strong>bottle<\/strong> . Make sure the clove<\/strong> goes into the soil<\/strong> inside the pot the plant is in. In this way, the water will be distributed to<\/strong> the roots of the plants through the principle of capillarity<\/strong> .<\/p>\n\n\n\n How does it work? The principle of capillarity<\/strong> is based on the property of water<\/strong> to rise in small tubes<\/strong> , like the blood vessels<\/strong> of plants. Through forces of cohesion and adhesion,<\/strong> water moves against gravity<\/strong> , ensuring the irrigation of plants<\/strong> through capillary transport<\/strong> .<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/strong>With this simple home <\/strong>irrigation system <\/strong> , the water will be released little by little<\/strong> to the roots of your plants, keeping them hydrated<\/strong> over time. The absorbent thread<\/strong> acts as a transport channel<\/strong> , transferring water from the bottle to the surrounding soil .<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n As the soil dries ,<\/strong> water will gradually be transported through<\/strong> the fibers of the yarn<\/strong> and fall into the soil drop by drop<\/strong> , providing constant and adequate watering<\/strong> for plants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This do-it-yourself watering method<\/strong> is economical, environmentally friendly<\/strong> , and can be a lifesaver<\/strong> for those who want to travel<\/strong> without worrying about their beloved plants<\/strong> .<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, it is important to consider the specific needs<\/strong> of the plants you want to water<\/strong> this way. In fact, some plants may need <\/strong>more or less water,<\/strong> so it is advisable to experiment and<\/strong> monitor the plants carefully during our period of absence.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n So if you need a practical solution<\/strong> for watering your plants<\/strong> while on vacation<\/strong> , why not try this creative and inexpensive method<\/strong> ?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" It may seem strange, but leaving a clove in the plants before being outside for a long time is an effective trick. This is what for. When we prepare to go on vacation , one of the common problems we face is how to keep our plants hydrated in our absence. 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A nail in the plants saves the holidays<\/h3>\n\n\n\n