Using Fabric Pots Has Its Benefits

Fabric pots can be used for patio plants, house plants, outdoor plants, and they are also of particular use for pond plants. They are made of fabric, as opposed to being of a solid design,which means they are more flexible. This is a bonus for the roots of plants, shrubs, and trees. Many people use this type of pot to control the roots of their trees. They just plant the tree in the pot before putting it in the ground, by doing this the roots are in a controlled area. Nurseries tend to use fabric pots before the sale of their trees, crapemyrtle, southern magnolias, pear, maple, ash, holly, are all favorite trees for these pots. Roots on a fabric grown tree are smaller than trees grown directly in the ground. There is still the same amount of roots, but the container tree roots are compacted much better. Fabric containers can be above or below ground, however, care should be taken when removing from the ground to ensure the roots are not damaged. Also, they will require more irrigation than trees planted in soil alone.

Some fabric pots have small holes, allowing only a small amount of roots to grow through them, but some have larger holes. The roots will be easier to remove from the pot with the smaller holes, than the fabric with large holes that allows more roots to penetrate to the outside. These pots are exceptionally good for use in a garden pond. The material is tightly woven to ensure no soil will go into the pond. Another beneficial aspect of these pots is that the height can be adjusted, by simply folding down the outer edge, you have a smaller plant pot to suit the required needs. As he fabric is flexible these can be placed anywhere and will still remain level, even though the area it is being placed on may be slightly uneven. These fabric pots are designed for good root aeration, and are more effective than plastic pots for healthier roots. These types of pots have been in commercial use for over twenty years, and have proved to be better than any other plant pot. They help create the fibrous root structure that keeps the plant in good health. They are a smart choice for any gardener who is considering potting plants. The fabric warms up the soil for quicker results during the early planting season, but it also has the ability to keep the soil cool during the hottest summer months. Although they are made of fabric, these containers are very sturdy, and hard wearing, they won't blow over on a windy day.

The plants contained in such pots may need to be watered more frequently than a normal pot. This will depend on what type of soil mixture and fertilizers are used in the pot. The fabric pot does release heat and this enables it to conserve water, so keep this in mind when watering plants in these pots. There is a wide range of sizes for these pots, they can be as little as one gallon, or as much as 95 gallons. As you can see these fabric pots have many benefits, they will be good for any type of potted plant. They aren't that much more expensive than plastic pots, depending on the size needed, and will be worth the extra cost in the long run.