"Jim Voege" wrote in message
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"Doug Kanter" wrote in message
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"Frank" wrote in message
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I know it's silly but my wife keeps buying plastic pots for outside and
they do not drain. I have to drill holes in them to keep plants from
drowning
Frank


I know what you mean. Whoever designs those things should be severely
punished. Matter of fact, so should the knuckleheads who decide to stock
them in their stores. I can understand Home Despot being clueless, but
not real garden centers, and I see those pots there, too.

Perhaps such pots should be considered as being intended for indoor use
where the amount of water they get can be strictly controlled. It's a bit
trickier than using pots with drainage holes and saucers but it certainly
can be done.

Jim


Even indoor plants sometimes need their soil flushed heavily to dilute
mineral buildup. That's why drainage holes are still a good idea for them.