Effect of drainage layers on water retention of potting media in containers.

Excess water retention in the potting medium can be a significant problem for plants grown in containers due to the volume of saturated medium which forms above the drainage hole. Adding a layer of coarse material like gravel or sand at the bottom is a common practise among gardeners with the aim of...

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Main Author: Avery Rowe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2025-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0318716
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