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You were probably told to put rocks on the bottom of a pot to enhance drainage. However, this is a popular misconception. Let's discuss why and what you

several large pipes stacked up together with the words covering drainage holes in pots above them

Covering drainage holes in pots keeps the soil in the planter and still allows water to drain. Check out these quick and easy ideas.

a person with gardening gloves on and potted plants in front of the words, why you shouldn't put gravel at the bottom of your pots

Every time you prepare a pot for planting, you probably add a layer of gravel at the bottom for drainage. This is a common practice that most gardeners (old or new or even experts) do. But do you really need to do this? The answer is no! It is a myth that a layer of gravel (inside the bottom of an individual pot) under the soil improves the drainage of the container. Instead of the extra water immediately draining into the gravel, the water "perches" or pools in the soil right on top o

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The world's best plant drain tray. Love potted plants but hate the mess? With The Drain Away Drain Tray you can now have beautiful potted plants on your deck, around your pool, or in front of your business without the mess of staining your area with the plant's water run off. Made in the USA!

a potted plant with the words what to put in the bottom of a planter for drainage expert guide see here

Avoid soggy planter soil by lining the bottom with drainage materials. This guide covers 7 top options like pebbles, gravel, wood chips, geotextile fabric, packing peanuts, lava rock, and broken terracotta to allow water flow without clogging. #planterdrainage #avoidclogging #waterflow #essentialstep #healthierplants #propertechnique #clevermaterials #liftsoil #roomforroots #discouragemold

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Do outdoor pots really need saucers? An outdoor pot without a saucer can help improve the drainage so that water doesn’t build up. If a pot has a permanent saucer, that can impede the drainage and affect the health of the plant. However, growing plants in pots with outdoor saucers does have its purpose in certain cases.

a potted plant with the words 4 materials to use to improve drainage in potsted plants

Good drainage is extremely important if you want to keep potted plants healthy. Discover how to get proper flower pot drainage and grow happy plants.

a potted plant with no drainage hole is shown in front of a person's hand

Potting plants in containers without drainage holes? Learn the secret to keeping your plants healthy! This simple guide shows you how. #PottingPlants #Drainage #GardeningTips #IndoorPlants #PlantCare

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Several good methods exist to get adequate drainage in a pot, but all of these methods involve keeping unobstructed holes in the bottom of the pot. Other factors that help are using the proper methods when planting, choosing the correct container based upon the plant’s size, watering correctly, and skipping the addition of drainage materials.

three flower pots with flowers in them and the words can i use a flower pot without drainage holes?

Using a flower pot without drainage holes can put your plant at risk no matter how careful you are not to overwater it. Here’s why.

how to drill a drainage hole in a flower pot with the words how to drill a drainage hole

Plants need drainage 🪴 Learn how to drill holes in ceramic, clay, and glass containers. Turn anything into a planter! 🌿 How do you drill the perfect holes without damaging your precious creations? Stacy Risenmay is here to help! Head to my blog for all the details!

Does adding rocks in containers to improve the drainage of your pot plant sound familiar? Well, if you’ve been gardening for a while it should. After all, this is what most green thumbs do. Spanning from the days of our great grandparents to the current generation, it’s a trusted procedure. But what if I told you that placing rocks or gravel in pots to aid in drainage is dumb? Would you believe me? If you’re like most gardeners I know, you wouldn’t.

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So, you've finally found the perfect pot for your living room space. It's modern, sleek, and fits just right in that tricky spot next to the sofa and TV. But, uh-oh, it has drainage holes! Don't worry, we've got you covered with the perfect solution.

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