Wrap the pots in polythene to retain moisture.
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Polythene
//ˈpɑlɪθin//
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Widespread use of polythene represents an environmental problem, as it is not biodegradable.
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Well, you should see Polythene Pam, / She's so good looking but she looks like a man. / Well, you should see her in drag, / Dressed in her polythene bag. / Yes, you should see Polythene Pam.
Source: wiktionary
All that was needed [to make a hula hoop] was a bag of high-density polythene dust, a handful of two-inch wooden plugs, half a pound of wire staples, and the help of a man with an extrusion machine, which simply meant anyone who could make a length of plastic hose.
Source: wiktionary
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