Drainage is a hugely important element for growing any plants in a planter or container. If there is nowhere for excess water to go, then it can pool in the bottom of the planter and ultimately kill ...

Good drainage is key when planting flowers, foliage, or vegetables in containers. Drainage holes allow the water to escape so that the roots don't sit in soggy soil and rot. Unfortunately, many ...

Growing vegetables, herbs and flowers in containers opens up the gardening world, whether you only have space on a patio or wish to keep certain plants close to the kitchen. Whatever the size of the ...

A large scooper is dropping small gravel into a planter. - Peter Carruthers/Getty Images Houseplant experts are constantly emphasizing the importance of proper drainage and why it is vital to the ...

Monty Don was back helping gardeners prepare their window boxes. In tonight’s episode of Gardeners’ World, the presenter was organising a planter for a sunny location, and he shared some “rules” that ...

You'll get the best results when drilling ceramic, porcelain, or concrete with a masonry bit tipped with carbide or diamond. A carbide bit will be slower going than diamond. You can also use a ...