How are big holes in flower pots and coffee filters connected?
I tried covering the holes with broken bits of china, flat rocks, or broken clay pots but the dirt always managed to seek out the holes and escape. I got to thinking what could go in the bottom of the pot to let out the water but not the dirt.
One day I was walking around the dollar store, spied some coffee filters and had this light bulb moment ... why not put a filter in the bottom of the pot, and fill it with dirt. The excess water will still seep out through the filter but the dirt remains inside.
If the bottom of the pot is bigger than the filter you can sill use this idea by using more than one filter and flattening it out on the inside and just overlapping them around the edges. the above pot has 6 drainage holes at the sides and it took 4 filters to cover them in.
If the bottom of the pot is bigger than the filter you can sill use this idea by using more than one filter and flattening it out on the inside and just overlapping them around the edges. the above pot has 6 drainage holes at the sides and it took 4 filters to cover them in.
Linda girl ! That is the PERFECT idea and I bet others have thought of it but just didn't get around to posting on it ? So well down YOU : ) .. I have to buy those kind of filters .. we have the "cone" ones so you know that isn't going to do the job .. but hey , that is why we have "Dollar" stores right ? haha
ReplyDeleteIt was insane in Kingston yesterday .. and it is getting worse .. gardener mania has KICKED in .. everyone for themselves !!! eeeekkkkkk ! LOL
Joy
Linda
ReplyDeleteGreat idea thanks for sharing.
Hey that's a GREAT idea - thanks!
ReplyDeleteFabulous idea. Thanks for the tip.
ReplyDeleteFantastic idea, have used newpaper but is hard to cut and fit. Yours is a neat and thanks for sharing. Have a wonderful weekend.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool idea and inexpensive!
ReplyDeleteWe bought flowers to plant in pots
today--I'll have to try this.
I don't know if this is a clever idea but come by and see my post on my potting table. It's the one before today's post.
Melinda
Very, VERY clever! I'll absolutely be using these this summer!
ReplyDeleteI have used dryer sheets that have been used to cover the bottom of pots. They are porous enough but not enough to let the soil out. Valerie
ReplyDeleteRe-purposing dryer sheets might work too. Unfortunately I don't use them because they are so scented, but I bet lots of other gardeners would have them. Thanks for sharing that idea Gardening in a Sandbox.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea!! I will try it next time I'm potting up plants. :)
ReplyDeleteFantastic Idea. I also loved your post about freezing tomatoes. I do that with peppers. Now I am going to try it with the tomatoes
ReplyDeleteThat is a great idea. I imagine it also makes it easier for repotting at a later date. I use a French press, so I might have to take a trip to the dollar store as well.
ReplyDeleteHi Linda,
ReplyDeleteThanks for the great idea. No more leaky soil!
ran across your blog..what fun! I love to garden. I look forward to other post! have a great day!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea and to think I threw so many away when I changed to metal filters.
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