When growing plants in pots, it’s sometimes necessary to increase drainage because some plants are sensitive to excessive moisture around their root zone, and stagnant water at the bottom of the pot can lead to root rot. The old garden myth of putting a layer […]
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What Are The Best Rocks to Use in Wicking Beds?
One of the questions that many people have when constructing wicking beds is what are the best rocks to use in the water reservoir section underneath. Coarse scoria (20mm or larger) is the recommended material, but are there any reasonable substitutes? As a bit of […]

