{"id":5583,"date":"2021-08-17T06:20:04","date_gmt":"2021-08-17T06:20:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecofamilylife.com\/?p=5583"},"modified":"2023-04-05T02:01:11","modified_gmt":"2023-04-05T02:01:11","slug":"can-you-put-mulch-in-the-bottom-of-pots-what-you-must-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecofamilylife.com\/garden\/can-you-put-mulch-in-the-bottom-of-pots-what-you-must-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Can you put mulch in the bottom of pots? | 9 Things you must know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
When it comes to planting in large pots, many people might be tempted to fill the bottom with bark mulch, landscaping rock, or straw mulch. It is best not to put mulch in the bottom of pots because it will absorb water from the soil, causing it to dry out quickly and harm the plants.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n To avoid this issue, a better option is to use river sand in the bottom layer of the pot. This can help to increase drainage and prevent water from getting trapped at the bottom of the pot. By doing this, you can create a healthier environment for your plants and help them thrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Large pots can take a lot of soil to fill so it can be tempting to try to fill them with something else to save money. Adding mulch can seem like it will allow the pot to drain but there are the reasons to avoid this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bark chip mulch will absorb excess water from the potting soil. It will also allow large amounts of water to drain quickly out the pot. The plant will dry out quickly and it can quickly kill the plant. Straw mulch, sugar cane mulch and hay will also cause the water to drain out quickly as these dry mulches hold air spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Landscaping rocks will also allow water to drain out very quickly from the pot as large air holes will exist between the rocks. The water will drain and the soil will dry out from the bottom as well as the top. There will also be increased air movement around the root zone of the pot drying out the soil.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhy you should avoid putting mulch in the bottom of pots<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
1. The soil can dry out quickly<\/h3>\n\n\n\n