What material can I use in the bottom of the containers?
I have a few new very large containers for annual flowers and azaleas. What material can I use in the bottom of the containers (other than pebbles) for better drainage?
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A cut up poole noodle. Great for drainage and makes the pot lighter too.
Fill your container with styrofoam blocks or peanut, then your soil. This way you are recycling and the containers will be easier to move.
styrofoam packing peanuts lightweight
You can use other things as well. I've used scrap wood, but recycling would work as well, like crumpled plastic bottles and cans.