Ingredients:

  • Well-draining potting mix
  • Plant pots with drainage holes
  • Healthy plants
  • (Optional) Pea Gravel or Lava Rock
  • To Avoid: Polished Pebbles

Instructions:

  1. Understand the Problem: Polished Pebbles and Drainage - Polished pebbles restrict water evaporation, leading to waterlogged soil and root rot.
  2. The Case Against Airflow: Suffocating the Roots - Polished pebbles prevent air circulation, inhibiting root respiration and nutrient uptake.
  3. pH Imbalance: The Alkaline Threat - Some polished pebbles alter soil pH, hindering nutrient absorption. Different plants have different pH needs.
  4. Heat Absorption: A Sunbaked Nightmare - Dark-coloured polished pebbles retain heat, damaging roots and stressing the plant.
  5. Better Alternatives: Drainage Darling's! - Use pea gravel, lava rock, or bark chips for better drainage and air circulation.