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product_id: 48660901
title: "Gardman76000 Water Retaining Matting, 5 x 5 x 50 cm"
brand: "gardman"
price: "€ 32.50"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
url: https://www.desertcart.nl/products/48660901-gardman76000-water-retaining-matting-5-x-5-x-50-cm
store_origin: NL
region: Netherlands
---

# Water-retentive spun-bonded fleece Compact 5x5x50 cm size Extra winter plant protection Gardman76000 Water Retaining Matting, 5 x 5 x 50 cm

**Brand:** gardman
**Price:** € 32.50
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ❄️💧 Keep your garden thriving, rain or shine!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Gardman76000 Water Retaining Matting, 5 x 5 x 50 cm by gardman
- **How much does it cost?** € 32.50 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nl](https://www.desertcart.nl/products/48660901-gardman76000-water-retaining-matting-5-x-5-x-50-cm)

## Best For

- gardman enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted gardman brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Hydrate Your Roots:** Advanced water-retaining fleece keeps soil moist longer, reducing watering frequency.
- • **Perfect Fit, No Fuss:** Compact 5 x 5 x 50 cm matting fits seamlessly in pots and planters, no assembly needed.
- • **Lightweight & Durable:** Spun-bonded fabric offers robust protection without weighing down your plants.
- • **Eco-Friendly Plant Care:** Reusable and breathable material supports healthy root environments sustainably.
- • **Winter-Proof Your Garden:** Fold-over design adds an extra layer of frost protection for your plants during cold months.

## Overview

The Gardman76000 Water Retaining Matting is a lightweight, spun-bonded fleece mat designed to retain moisture and protect plants from winter frost. Measuring 5 x 5 x 50 cm, it fits easily in pots and planters, requiring no assembly or batteries, making it an essential eco-friendly accessory for year-round plant care.

## Description

Gardman76000 Water Retaining Matting, 5 x 5 x 50 cm

## Features

- Add extra protection to plants over winter
- Fold fleece over for added protection
- Spun-bonded fleece fabric

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Product Dimensions | 200 x 60 x 0.01 cm; 240 g |
| Is assembly required | No |
| Batteries required | No |
| Item weight | 0.24 Kilograms |

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Item Package Quantity** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: How do you use this? What are the black plastic and strips for?**
A: The mat goes into the bottom of a hole less tray and it hold some water to stop the bottom of the pots or modules you are using drying out so quickly without the pots sitting in water. The idea of the strips is to put one end under the mat and the other in a container of water and it will wick up to the mat. Theory is you can leave longer between watering. May work if using the mat on a draining board under houseplants and the strip under it with other end hanging into a sink full of water while on holiday perhaps. I've not used it like that. Mat was ok but I found plants rooted in it and they got damaged. I don't use it anymore as I've now invested in horticultural gravel which I find works better for me.

**Q: Could it be used as a mat base for microgreens sown into?**
A: Hi, it was very successful for the calilliary action, but not sure how suitable it would be if the seedlings were not in pots. I think it might be something to try and see 🤔 Good luck

**Q: Can the black undermatting be used in a heated propogater? I'm worried it may melt!**
A: Ours has never melted, don’t think the heat is too much!

**Q: friends looking after young tomato plants when i'm on holiday. still in pots but friends away for the first week. would this work for a week? thanks**
A: I'm not sure that relying on capillary action is enough. I use pladtic trays from b&q. I stand the pots in them and put an inch or so of water in the tray. I make a reserve by drilling small holes in the bottom of 1 litre plastic bottles, filling them and screwing the caps on tight. If you stand them in the water they only leak more water when the level in the tray falls below the small holes. 3 bottles to a tray gives a useful reserve and provided it's not too hot it should all be ok for a week.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent capillary matting. Works great for fabric grow bags!
*by J***A on 5 July 2025*

I've used this to line some garden trays in my garden, and I have fabric grow bags sitting on top of the mats. These mats effectively catch run-off after I water them, and allow me to skip watering for a few days if I want to take a break from having to water them; you can fill the trays with a few centimetres of water, and the mat will help to prevent the bags sitting in a big puddle (which risks root rot), and help to wick the water up through the bag to the base of the plants.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for watering House plants
*by C***Y on 6 May 2025*

Good quality matting helped by using the black polythene underneath. I put this in my bath, watered it thoroughly and placed my smaller house plants on it. They were all very healthy looking on return from two weeks away. Very good product.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good purchase
*by D***R on 19 September 2012*

Bought for going on a 2 week holiday. Worked well absorbing about 6 litres of water in that time and kept all plants in condition both indoors and out. The size (2 x 0.6) was irritating as 0.6 wide is not quite enough for using a kitchen sink and drainer. 1m wide would be better.

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*Product available on Desertcart Netherlands*
*Store origin: NL*
*Last updated: 2026-01-25*