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Hi, I recently bought some small plug plants...
Hi, I recently bought some small plug plants online, when they came on top of the compost was a shiny gold coloured material.
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Hi, I recently bought some small plug plants online, when they came on top of the compost was a shiny gold coloured material. Does anyone know what this is and what is it for?
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I believe it also helps water retention so seedlings dont dry out
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