I would prefer to use something not too heavy so I can still move the containers around the deck.
2006-07-29 18:59:58 · 11 answers · asked by Peppergirl 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
I use the styrofoam forms that things are shipped in, like electronics, kitchen appliances, etc. I just break it up in fist size chunks and put it in the bottom of the pot, then cover in with some screen, then add soil. It keeps the pot from weighing a ton also in case it needs to be moved.
2006-07-30 05:04:35 · answer #1 · answered by shyrock 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The bricks soak up the water when the plant is watered. The plant then sucks the water out of the bricks through the roots when it is needed. It is much like a hydroponics system. There is a product on the market called "wetpots". The product is basicly a terricotta ball which soaks up the water as i said above. Hope This Helps!
2016-03-27 06:38:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Leaves. We use a layer of leaves in the bottom of our pots (there is no set "correct amount" to use.) Keeps the soil from leaking out of the holes, is light weight, will compost and supply organic nutrients (don't you love biodegradeable?), and best of all, they're free!!!!
2006-07-30 00:51:23 · answer #3 · answered by reynwater 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can get foam blocks of various sizes from the craft department of your local department store... Personally, Id go ahead and make them heavy... less likely to topple over, and get a simple planter dolly, to move them around.
Have fun!
2006-07-29 19:09:13 · answer #4 · answered by thewrangler_sw 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mix your potting soil with styrofoam beads...those little tiny beads that they put in packaging that sticks to everything. They will hold moisture. You can put it on the bottom of the pot as well.
2006-07-29 19:04:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Cut up some plastic soft drink bottles (pop, if you use that term). They're light and causes less polution.
2006-07-30 00:37:12 · answer #6 · answered by Sensei 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use aquarium gravel or small rocks. Just an thin layer for drainage.
2006-07-31 02:59:52 · answer #7 · answered by spikybeagle5 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try gardenmessenger group the people here will help you they are from all over the world and the US of A. Also they have a very good web-site at http://www.gardenmessenger.net/
2006-07-29 19:06:45 · answer #8 · answered by gardenmessenger 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Another pot tipped upside down
2006-07-29 19:04:06 · answer #9 · answered by Adam B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can break up styrofoam or use the packaging peanuts.
2006-07-29 19:04:11 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋