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EPISODE · Mar 16, 2025 · 15 MIN

Do Gravel Layers in Pots Improve Drainage?

from Two Minutes in the Garden

It's been a hotly debated issue for years: does it improve drainage in your containers if you first add a layer of gravel or some other course material to the bottom? Some new research puts it to the test. NEW FROM Empress of Dirt: 10 Surprisingly Simple Garden Tips You Might Be Overlooking

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Do Gravel Layers in Pots Improve Drainage?

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It's been a hotly debated issue for years: does it improve drainage in your containers if you first add a layer of gravel or some other course material to the bottom? Some new research puts it to the test. NEW FROM Empress of Dirt: 10 Surprisingly...

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