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The present invention relates to a product for use with new plants comprising a package which is optionally degradable, wherein said package forms an enclosed space is provided. At least one plant enhancer at least one pesticide, and/or at least one pesticide is located in the enclosed space formed

The present invention relates to a product for use with new plants comprising a package which is optionally degradable, wherein said package forms an enclosed space is provided. At least one plant enhancer at least one pesticide, and/or at least one pesticide is located in the enclosed space formed by the package. The invention further is directed to method for treating a plant and to method for reducing shock to a plant.

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1. A product suitable for use when planting a plant comprising: (a) a package comprising polyvinyl alcohol, wherein said package will dissolve in the presence of water and forms an enclosed space; and(b) a plant enhancer comprising fertilizer, a pesticide comprising imidacloprid, and a potassium acr

1. A product suitable for use when planting a plant comprising: (a) a package comprising polyvinyl alcohol, wherein said package will dissolve in the presence of water and forms an enclosed space; and(b) a plant enhancer comprising fertilizer, a pesticide comprising imidacloprid, and a potassium acrylate copolymer, located in said enclosed space of said package,wherein said pesticide is present in an amount of about 0.50% to about 0.90% by weight of total contents in said package, said plant enhancer is present in an amount of about 70% to about 85% by weight of total contents in said package, and said potassium acrylate copolymer is present in an amount of about 15% to about 30% by weight of total contents in said package, wherein said pesticide, plant enhancer, and potassium acrylate copolymer do not exceed 100% by weight of the total contents in said package. 2. The product of claim 1, further comprising at least one root stimulant. 3. The product of claim 1, wherein the plant enhancer of component (b) comprises nitrogen, potassium, and phosphorus. 4. The product of claim 3, wherein said nitrogen, potassium, and phosphorus are present in a ratio of about 1-2-1. 5. The product of claim 1, wherein the pesticide and plant enhancer of component (b) together comprise a granule combination comprising said pesticide adhered to said plant enhancer. 6. The product of claim 1, wherein said pesticide is present in an amount of about 0.69% by weight of total contents in said package with a 75% nominal pesticide concentration, said plant enhancer is present in an amount of about 78.9% by weight of total contents in said package, and said potassium acrylate copolymer is present in amount of about 19.7% by weight of total contents in said package. 7. A method of treating a plant comprising: (a) placing a plant into a hole; (b) placing into said hole, at least one water dissolvable package comprising polyvinyl alcohol, wherein said package forms an enclosed space and comprises within said enclosed space at least one plant enhancer comprising fertilizer, at least one pesticide comprising imidacloprid, and at least one potassium acrylate copolymer; and(c) watering said plant, wherein said plant enhancer, pesticide, and water absorbent material are dispersed throughout said hole,wherein said pesticide is present in an amount of from 0.50% to 1.50% by weight of total contents in said package with a 75% nominal pesticide concentration, said plant enhancer is present in an amount of from 50% to 90% by weight of total contents in said package, and said potassium acrylate copolymer is present in an amount of from 15% to 35% by weight of total contents in said package, wherein said pesticide, plant enhancer, and potassium acrylate copolymer do not exceed 100% by weight of the total contents in said package. 8. The method of claim 7, wherein the plant enhancer of component (b) comprises nitrogen, potassium, and phosphorus. 9. The method of claim 7 wherein said method reduces transplant shock in a newly planted plant. 10. The product of claim 1, wherein the plant enhancer of component (b) comprises nitrogen, potassium, or phosphorus. 11. The product of claim 1, wherein the pesticide and plant enhancer of component (b) together comprise a powder.