Horticultural / Residential Applications

Soil Moist captures and stores water that would normally percolate through the soil. Soil Moist will reduce plant watering by 50%.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

For Potting:

1. Use the chart shown below. Mix the appropriate amount of SOIL MOIST with the potting soil
2. Place SOIL MOIST evenly throughout the root zone. Do not place in top 2" of soil.
3. After planting, water liberally to allow the polymer to absorb the maximum amount of water.
4. Watering routines should be normal for five to seven days. Reductions and watering rates can then be established.

For Existing Pots:

1. Gently make holes in the soil with a pencil or similar object. The general idea is to get near the plant roots. NOTE: The holes should be far enough from the center of the plant as to not damage the roots.
2. Make one hole per inch of pot diameter. Example: Make six holes for a 6" pot.
3. Add the proper amount of SOIL MOIST, from the chart, by putting equal amounts into the holes. Example: A 6" pot will only need ¾ tsp.

For Gardening and Outdoor Use:

• New Plants
  When transporting into a new container, use the application chart. Place half the amount of SOIL MOIST by the roots and mix the balance with backfill. Do not amend the top two inches of backfill.

• Gardening/Flower Beds
  There are two methods available when planting gardens and flower beds. The first and most effective method is to sprinkle a small amount (1/4-tsp.) in each hole where the plant will be placed. Water the plants liberally to activate the polymer. The second method is to work in the appropriate amount of SOIL MOIST into the soil at a depth of three to four inches. Use one pound per 100 square feet. The application rate may be slightly increased to 1 ½ pounds in sandy soil.

• Tree / Shrubs
  Use one and a half to two ounce per one foot or rootball. Mix one half the amount around the planting hole, mix the balance with the backfill. Do not amend the top two inches of backfill with polymer. Water liberally. Use three ounces per one foot of rootball in sandy soils. (A small disposable coffee scoop is the equivalent to one ounce of SOIL MOIST).

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