in this project we’re using some
ordinary disposable diapers to create an
extraordinary gardening gel that’s
non-toxic environmentally friendly and
can cut your watering schedule in half
[Music]
for this project we’ll need one of these
disposable diapers new or gently-used
it doesn’t really matter now most people
know that a diaper can hold quite a bit
of liquid but you might be surprised to
see how much I just put over 4 cups of
water in this thing and you can see that
in just a few seconds all the fluid is
completely absorbed without a drop left
in the bowl to see what’s inside let’s
go ahead and rip it open and dump the
contents into the bowl you can see that
if we add a bit more water and mix it
together we’ve got ourselves an amazing
fiber-rich hydrogel I tried packing some
of this stuff into an airtight bag and
freezing it overnight to make an
improvised ice pack that won’t leak now
you can use food coloring to change the
color of the gels but when working with
plants it’s best to leave it clear this
way your plants won’t turn funny colors
as they grow one adults size diaper
makes over 12 cups of hydrogel and the
small pieces of cotton wadding break
apart and mix right in now we’re going
to need some all-purpose potting soil
that you can get at any home improvement
store and a large mixing bowl to dump it
in add equal parts of dirt and gel then
begin working the two together until
they’re thoroughly mixed now you’ve got
a super absorbent super soul that’s
light and fluffy and perfect for your
potted plants go ahead and throw a
little soil into the pot first then help
your plant get comfortable to hold it
firm in place just keep packing more
soil until everything sits tight you can
finish up by giving the plant a bit more
water and now with the super crystals in
your soil your plant can go twice as
long between waterings saving you time
and resources if you’re looking for a
lazy way to get your seeds started just
dump them into a batch of the grow dough
and give it all a good mix or you could
even just sprinkle the seeds on top fill
a container of your choice add a bit of
water and find a place that you can set
it and forget it over the course of a
week your seeds will automatically
sprout and begin to grow without any
extra effort or any extra water in the
event of an extreme over watering like
this you might expect that your plants
would drown or begin to rot but with the
hydrogel is infused in the soil you can
see how the excess water is quickly
absorbed keeping the soil damp and
fluffy and possibly saving your plants
as a result
now the reason this mixture will hold so
much liquid is because of these super
absorbent water crystals they’ll hold
over 500 times their weight in water and
if you want to separate them out like
this
try ripping apart the wadding in the
diaper and shaking upside down over a
piece of paper the cotton fluff should
blow away and you’ll be left with just
the crystals now this diaper gel can
work on your existing plants as well as
the gel expands and contracts will
naturally aerate the soil as it does
just grab a knife and a spoon and gently
nestle them down between the roots and
spread them apart to form a gap now you
can drop some gel down to the roots work
the soil back together and continue
around the pot until all your water gel
is used up for one final idea you can
help preserve your fresh-cut flowers by
adding sugar vinegar and a bit of bleach
to some warm water this will create a
homemade flower food and when you add
your slush powder you’ll see it absorbs
the solution and slowly grows up to
sixty times its size by agitating the
gel you can create an awesome effect
that looks like crushed ice not only
does it look cool but it’s slowly
releasing water as the flowers need it
and feeding them at the same time the
gel is completely non-toxic it’s
biodegradable and environmentally
friendly so it’s a great option for
working into your garden not only will
this save you on watering costs but it
will also last quite a few seasons
before it needs to be replaced well now
you know how to take an ordinary diaper
and convert it into a super absorbent
potting soil that will help keep your
plants happy and hopefully keep you
happy as well
if you liked this project perhaps you’ll
like some of my others check them out at
the king of random calm
now you know that using diapers can
really make sense in growing your plants
and in a similar train of thought did
you know there’s a way to find a fun
german-engineered car that makes sense
to you might think it’s impossible but
it’s not anymore check out my friends at
Volkswagen who are a huge support for
this video all their new cars come with
no charge scheduled maintenance for two
years or 24,000 miles this means the car
you really want the one that’s a blast
to drive is also the smart choice and
now you know
[Music]
ordinary disposable diapers to create an
extraordinary gardening gel that’s
non-toxic environmentally friendly and
can cut your watering schedule in half
[Music]
for this project we’ll need one of these
disposable diapers new or gently-used
it doesn’t really matter now most people
know that a diaper can hold quite a bit
of liquid but you might be surprised to
see how much I just put over 4 cups of
water in this thing and you can see that
in just a few seconds all the fluid is
completely absorbed without a drop left
in the bowl to see what’s inside let’s
go ahead and rip it open and dump the
contents into the bowl you can see that
if we add a bit more water and mix it
together we’ve got ourselves an amazing
fiber-rich hydrogel I tried packing some
of this stuff into an airtight bag and
freezing it overnight to make an
improvised ice pack that won’t leak now
you can use food coloring to change the
color of the gels but when working with
plants it’s best to leave it clear this
way your plants won’t turn funny colors
as they grow one adults size diaper
makes over 12 cups of hydrogel and the
small pieces of cotton wadding break
apart and mix right in now we’re going
to need some all-purpose potting soil
that you can get at any home improvement
store and a large mixing bowl to dump it
in add equal parts of dirt and gel then
begin working the two together until
they’re thoroughly mixed now you’ve got
a super absorbent super soul that’s
light and fluffy and perfect for your
potted plants go ahead and throw a
little soil into the pot first then help
your plant get comfortable to hold it
firm in place just keep packing more
soil until everything sits tight you can
finish up by giving the plant a bit more
water and now with the super crystals in
your soil your plant can go twice as
long between waterings saving you time
and resources if you’re looking for a
lazy way to get your seeds started just
dump them into a batch of the grow dough
and give it all a good mix or you could
even just sprinkle the seeds on top fill
a container of your choice add a bit of
water and find a place that you can set
it and forget it over the course of a
week your seeds will automatically
sprout and begin to grow without any
extra effort or any extra water in the
event of an extreme over watering like
this you might expect that your plants
would drown or begin to rot but with the
hydrogel is infused in the soil you can
see how the excess water is quickly
absorbed keeping the soil damp and
fluffy and possibly saving your plants
as a result
now the reason this mixture will hold so
much liquid is because of these super
absorbent water crystals they’ll hold
over 500 times their weight in water and
if you want to separate them out like
this
try ripping apart the wadding in the
diaper and shaking upside down over a
piece of paper the cotton fluff should
blow away and you’ll be left with just
the crystals now this diaper gel can
work on your existing plants as well as
the gel expands and contracts will
naturally aerate the soil as it does
just grab a knife and a spoon and gently
nestle them down between the roots and
spread them apart to form a gap now you
can drop some gel down to the roots work
the soil back together and continue
around the pot until all your water gel
is used up for one final idea you can
help preserve your fresh-cut flowers by
adding sugar vinegar and a bit of bleach
to some warm water this will create a
homemade flower food and when you add
your slush powder you’ll see it absorbs
the solution and slowly grows up to
sixty times its size by agitating the
gel you can create an awesome effect
that looks like crushed ice not only
does it look cool but it’s slowly
releasing water as the flowers need it
and feeding them at the same time the
gel is completely non-toxic it’s
biodegradable and environmentally
friendly so it’s a great option for
working into your garden not only will
this save you on watering costs but it
will also last quite a few seasons
before it needs to be replaced well now
you know how to take an ordinary diaper
and convert it into a super absorbent
potting soil that will help keep your
plants happy and hopefully keep you
happy as well
if you liked this project perhaps you’ll
like some of my others check them out at
the king of random calm
now you know that using diapers can
really make sense in growing your plants
and in a similar train of thought did
you know there’s a way to find a fun
german-engineered car that makes sense
to you might think it’s impossible but
it’s not anymore check out my friends at
Volkswagen who are a huge support for
this video all their new cars come with
no charge scheduled maintenance for two
years or 24,000 miles this means the car
you really want the one that’s a blast
to drive is also the smart choice and
now you know
[Music]
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