Not all containers are created equal when it comes to gardening success. Some keep moisture well but risk root rot, others breathe but are heavy, and some are lightweight yet dry out fast. Here’s a quick pros-and-cons guide to help you choose the right container for your plants.
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Here are the pros and cons of the three most common container types. Plastic containers hold water well and are lightweight, making them easy to move, but they can be prone to root rot due to excessive moisture retention. Clay pots absorb moisture and allow the roots to breathe, but they can be extremely heavy. Grow bags are easy to move and help prevent overwatering, but they can waste a lot of water and dry out quickly.
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Thats it. This video proves i need to quit gardening.😂
I just drill holes in my plastic pots
are there growing pots without draining holes?
Trays alleviate the loss of water
Clay pots dry out quickly also. You need glazed pots with good drainage holes!
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I use plastic containers every year usually no problem
terracotta pots all the way
Just do 1-2 inch of sand on the bottom of any pot, then fill with soil boom your roots can thrive
You forgot to mention how much faster clay pots dry out
use fiber one they are getting more popular nowadays
Plastic container without holes?? Naah
So clay it is. No weakness allowed
Clay also dries quickly because of the absorption. If you find that your clay pots are staying too dry, you can use a waterproof paint, like pool paint, on the outside of the pot, even just the lower half, to slow down moisture loss. If you container garden and use a variety of types, make sure to keep in mind the pros and cons when watering! You can easily over water your plastic ones if you water the same as you do your clay or bags and vice versa.
I’m using chunky soil mix to go with plastic pot. It works fine. I like plastic pot better bcs it doesn’t scratch tiles nor table top. As long as you know what’s the best soil to go with what kind of pot, you’re good to go. And of course, there are a lot of error and trials too
Plastic will get fried in the sun as well bags are the way to go
That’s why I only mess with aquatics and sub-aquatics. Not counting any edible plant you can use as some food source.
Don't forget clay pots with clay covers to hold the water at the down
so grow bags with holed Plastic coating inside
Plastic wins overall
Heavy equals workout
You forgot to tell us which container is the best
I grow in plastic barrels that I cut longways. I have an 1in drainage hole about 1.5in from the bottom. I water in the morning until water comes out of the drainage holes. The bottom is completely saturated and it wicks upwards throughout the day. In the last 8yrs growing in them, I've only had to water in the evening about a dozen times. Usually when temps hit 105°F
Clay pots are worst they retain moisture and cause algae on sides plastic containers are best u can make holes for drainage as u wish and it keeps plants more healthy
Clay pots it is
I still prefer my smart pots, nothing but good results and the water goes back to the grass anyway! I also only water when soil looks dried out
Fabric pots all the way