will they hold moisture so dirt does not dry out fast?
1192301
They seem to hold moisture as well as any container. With all container gardening, you have to water a lot more than you would for an in-ground garden. I haven't had any problems with the bags seeming drier than other containers I'm using, and my tomatoes are doing just as well in the bags as the pots.
1192302
My location is in Florida, I found top 1/3 dried out and watered each day til hurricane cycle of afternoon rains began. **** Excellent root growth in bags: @ start, tended to root up to surface. By covering with bag sides, the 5 gal had roots out bottom at 3 wks.
254545
No, they dry quite quickly actually. Sometimes I will want a mop effect. I have to go over the same spot about 6 times then.
151248
I take mine on wildfire assignments, and use to dry after showing...because they absorb SO much water quickly, and then they DRY back out quickly....I haven't used them to WASH with, but I don't see why not, as they do absorb water...and they DO dry out quickly !!!!!
1307086
They might dry out if you do not keep them moist. If you keep them moist they should keep indefinitely. Try keeping them moist and cool, that should help keep them fresh. @ years? I doubt it. But a year? absolutely.
489252
Probably not recommended but I have put them back slightly damp. I shake them repeatedly to get most of the remaining water out of them.
251990
I have these tiles laid directly on dirt in backyard. Even after it rains, the most I would need to do is smack the tiles with a broom to loosen the dirt.
2153470
The handles are fairly smooth so moisture could be a problem if you are hard using it. If you are using it for basic/light tasks, you should be fine.
246037
I find them durable, but I wouldn't say they could stop LIQUID from you shoes, just dry dirt.
197043
In my opinion I think they would hold up in the weather but the matting gets dirty very easily. It shows every foot print or piece of dirt. Hope that helps.
567741
if you use real dirt they will, the bagged potting soil is light, but once you water it, they will and also it depends on the surface if it is uneven they are not sturdy enough, I find that putting them in a, soda case box or other container is better then you can be sure they stay upright
697279
I wore Feetures fitted socks under them. I would think wool over them might hold water in, but I'm not sure.
1502475
No they do not have to dry between loads, they actually work better if they stay moist between loads.
1957594
Simple answer...They don't! Moisture from sweating feet and legs has no where to go so your pants and socks will be quite clammy from all the sweat moisture that they will soak up.
972016
These are made to be buried in the ground. Mine are under trees in the grass that get watered regularly. No problem with moisture
897683
they seem to dry very fast and if anything is left it is just damp in the corners i plan on buying another one for my back porch
241686
Most likely not if filled with water. When completely dry, they should pass.
569776
When new they don't soak up that well, after some time they will. Yes light enough..I use them for same purpose