Advice on using plastic grocery bags for filler for container gardens
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Gail Salminen on May 07, 2015@jnet I think the only problem would be the plastic interfering with drainage from the pot. Usually when you use styrofoam containers the water can still drip down to the drainage hole, but with bags this could be totally blocked causing a water logged container. This happens with container that don't have an arranged drainage area - my tin containers have a problem this way and I have to protect it from the rain at times. You could still use them for fill provided there was still access to the drainage for the container - strategic arrangement will be crucial.Helpful Reply
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Dottie Unruh on May 08, 2015My friend crushes plastic milk jugs and uses those; much neater than pellets, and very effective.Helpful Reply
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Rachele Nelson on May 08, 2015I would use something that would allow water to travel throigh incase you or the rain might over fill. I have read that some people use coffee filters, in the past i have used rocks that are larger than the drain hole so they dont fall through, yet allows the over flow of water to escape so your plants do not drown.Helpful Reply
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Marianne Cerrito on May 08, 2015Last year I used cut-up styrofoam egg cartons and plastic rinsed-out Meow Mix cat food 'cups'... Worked well... And I placed a piece of used dryer sheet over the hole. Both worked well.Helpful Reply
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Cathy622 on May 08, 2015I use crushed up plastic water bottles in the bottoms of my larger planters. Great for drainage and makes it lighter -less dirt- and easier to move around. Also keeps them out of landfill.Helpful Reply
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Sandra B on May 08, 2015I have used packing "peanuts" in the bottom 1/3 of large pots. I then add my potting soil shaking it to let it settle, then adding more until it reaches what looks like full. Water well & add your plants. There is no problem with drainage. This is a great way to use up those non biodegradable packing peanuts & use less potting soil. Works well & holds up ..... forever!Helpful Reply
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Lorna Coward on May 10, 2015i have put plastic water bottles in my large flower pots and it works great i can even lift them myself.Helpful Reply
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