Before you fill that large planter to the top, check out these 13 genius materials that are perfect for conserving soil and keeping your planter lightweight.

Using things you should never use to fill the bottom of a large planter is actually a container gardening mistake that can heavily impact things like root health and moisture management in pots.

If you are looking to fill some large planters, you may be tempted to add filler to the bottom to help with drainage, but what materials should you avoid?

How to Fill an Oversized Planter on a Budget Ideally, if you’re filling a very large pot and need a decent amount of soil, you should crush the cans slightly first. If you don’t, heavy, wet soil will ...

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Ready to get creative with your planter? Now it’s your turn to fill planters with lots of foliage and flowers. First, make sure the containers have adequate drainage, and use a good potting s… ...

I like to use tropical plants (houseplants, mainly) as the highlight plant or a filler for summer containers in semi-shade to mostly shade.