How you can keep your plants hydrated while you are away

The French start-up Berger-World proposes solid water reservoirs in crystal form. Photo: AFP

Could these crystals help extend the lifespan of your plants while also cutting down on water expenditure? That's what the French start-up Berger-World proposes with its solid water reservoirs designed for various types of plants and vegetable gardens.

Keeping plants watered while you're away from home is always something of a challenge. This is evidenced by the many online video tutorials explaining how to set up an "automatic" watering system, admittedly sometimes using a DIY approach.

To simplify our lives and ensure a long life for our plants, a start-up has decided to address this issue by designing solid water reservoirs using crystals.