Choose the Best Containers for Your Plants
How to choose the best container for the job, whether it's terra-cotta or glazed.
All pots, large and small, need some preparation. Plants will live longer and look better if their pots are prepared well. Also consider the weight of your containers to avoid back-breaking lifting after planting.
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Most plant pots are made with drainage holes so that excess water can drain away (if it can't, plants will rot). If a pot doesn't have holes, you will need to make some. One way of doing this is to drill into the base several times with a masonry bit.
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