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health. A safe way to
get around this problem
is to place a traditional
plant pot with drainage
holes inside a bigger,
hole-free decorative
container.
Indoor planters and
containers are available
in a near endless variety
of styles, sizes and col-
ors, from inexpensive
and cheerful to well-
made designer state-
ment pieces. If you’re
the creative type, you could even make, recycle or
repurpose an existing container, widening the choice
of planters even further. and heats/
cools quickly
which helps
prevent
plants being
damaged.
Best of all,
it’s easy to
keep clean.
What more
could you
possibly
want? On the
downside,
unless you
purchase high quality plastic containers, basic flower
pots won’t last more than a few seasons; they will
eventually degrade and break.
Container Materials
Whether you go for plastic or terracotta, metal or
wood, they all have different characteristics leading
to advantages and drawbacks for each. Terracotta
Terracotta or clay is an attractive, sustainable
material that’s been used for thousands of years to
make plant pots. The pots come in a wide variety of
shapes and designs and the largest planters can ac-
commodate ornamental trees. These bottom heavy
pots are weighty enough for large plants and suitable
for windy sites.
Plastic
Plastic is the most widely used plant pot mate-
rial today. It’s inexpensive to produce and durable
and comes in an array of colors. It is also lightweight
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