A Quick Tip on Container Planting

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Posted by @plantladylin on July 20, 2012

Soil Saver: For container gardens, to keep the soil from seeping out of the bottom of the container, use a coffee filter on the bottom before putting soil in the pot. The filters will last for quite a while before decomposing. I've also used mesh window screening (cut a piece to fit over the drainage hole and then add your soil).