Self-Watering Pots: What They Do and What They Do Not
A reservoir buys you days, not weeks, and it suits some plants far better than others. An honest look at how these pots behave.
What a Balcony Railing Can Actually Hold
Railing planters fail at the bracket, not the pot. How to work out the filled weight and why lighter materials are the safer answer.
Ceramic, Plastic or Resin: Choosing a Planter Material
Weight, sun tolerance, breakage and price pull in different directions. A plain comparison of the three materials we stock most often.
Drainage, Saucers and Why Pots Crack After the Monsoon
Standing water is behind most cracked pots and most drowned plants. What drainage holes do, when a saucer helps and when it causes the problem.
How to Choose a Planter Size for a Small Balcony
Three numbers decide whether a pot works on a small balcony: outside diameter, depth and filled weight. Here is how to read them before you order.