11 Steps to Spectacular Potted Plants At Home

I've always been a firm believer in having potted plants in my house. Not only do they make it look better, they improve air quality, help stave off illness and just make it a nicer place to be. Here's how you get spectacular potted plants in 11 easy steps:

1. Use pots with holes at the bottom It’s essential that you use pots that have at least one hole at the bottom so water can flow out freely when watering. If draining is insufficient, a plant’s roots will likely drown, causing it to die prematurely. 2. Invest in potting mix Don’t bother using soil out of your yard or garden for your potted plants, because it can be filled with weed seeds, insects and fungal diseases. The best thing to do is head to your local garden center and and buy a potting mix that contains a time-release fertilizer and moisture-retaining polymer crystals.