Re: rooting gel advice?

**"* B* <l*@msn.com>**

Doug asked:  Why do you use rooting gels?

Hi, Doug!

I like them for a several reasons. First, I get a kick out of seeing the progress of the roots developing. I'm always amazed by plants and I just think it's fun (I know, I'm weird!). Second, I'm notoriously neglectful and often forgot to keep moisture levels up. This gel fixed that.  Third, I was able to do layered rooting vertically right on the plant, a much easier technique than the traditional method.

Unlike you, I haven't done side by side trials like I did for the self watering containers. What I do know unequivocally is that my personal success rate is way up with the gel vs without.  That's enough for me.

Lorraine 

Lorraine Ballato 
Grow the best plants you can by converting your containers to self-waterers easily and cheaply.  Go to
http://www.successfulselfwateringcontainers.com/<http://www.successfulselfwateringcontainers.com/> to get the full story.
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