For a long time, gardening experts advised people to place rocks or broken pottery in the bottom of their planting pots. The idea was that doing so would improve the drainage and therefore, the health ...

Coffee filters can help with moisture retention and prevent soil loss. Putting a coffee filter in a pot helps water reach the plant's roots evenly. Coffee filters stop soil from falling out of the pot ...

A large scooper is dropping small gravel into a planter. - Peter Carruthers/Getty Images Houseplant experts are constantly emphasizing the importance of proper drainage and why it is vital to the ...

The advice for potting plants is almost universal: Use a pot with good drainage. This is because most plants struggle to survive with their roots sitting in water. But despite this advice, garden ...

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When a pot is too big to move, wrap it for extra insulation. Breathable burlap or frost cloth is best to promote the ...

When buying a planter, there’s more to consider than just how it looks. The type of pot you use for your indoor plants can determine how healthy — or unhealthy — they are, according to EJ Kaga, CEO of ...