Planting and maintenance

Planting in a garden pottery requires a few simple but essential precautions to ensure the health of your plants and preserve your pots, especially outdoors. Here are our step-by-step tips for successful pot planting. **1. Properly prepare your garden pot** First, it is important to thoroughly moisten the pot before adding soil. This helps prevent the substrate from drying out quickly, especially if the pot is made of terracotta. Next, to ensure good drainage, line the bottom of the pot with a layer of gravel or clay pebbles about one third of the height. This drainage is essential to prevent water from stagnating at the bottom, which could damage the plant's roots. Over this drainage layer, place a rot-resistant fabric (such as a geotextile felt). It will prevent the soil from mixing with the pebbles while allowing water to pass through. Finally, fill the pot with soil suitable for the chosen plant, and then proceed with planting. **2. Tips for outdoor planting** When your pot is intended to stay outside all year round, some additional precautions should be taken: - Slightly elevate your pot by placing it on blocks or feet. This allows water to drain well and prevents the bottom of the pot from being in direct contact with the moisture of the ground or a patio. - In winter, consider removing the saucer if you use one. The water that stagnates there can freeze, causing cracks in the pot and damage to the roots. Why is drainage so important? Good drainage protects both the plant and the pot. By facilitating the evacuation of water, it reduces the risks of root rot and limits the effects of frost in winter. An excess of stagnant water is one of the main enemies of pot planting, especially outdoors.