Do Gravel Layers in Pots Improve Drainage?

Do Gravel Layers in Pots Improve Drainage?

Update: 2025-03-16
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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.

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Do Gravel Layers in Pots Improve Drainage?

Do Gravel Layers in Pots Improve Drainage?

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