Filler ideas for large planters

This is the best tip for filling large outdoor planters rather than bags of soil. You will never go back to doing it any other way again.

There are a lot of things you can use to fill under the soil in your potted plants. Some of them will help reduce the weight of large pots, others help retain moisture. This is a guide about filler ides for potted plants.

This is just such a good tip that I have to post it annually! I am still using these same whiskey barrel planters, 3 years later. I’ve just added a bit more soil every year and some fertilizer. Here is the article, originally posted in June of 2006 ************************************************ Garden season has officially hit upstate... Keep Reading

You have your eye on a large beautiful planter at the store. It would look so nice to the entrance to your home. Then if you are like me you think about how many bags of potting soil will you need …

When it comes to gardening I admit that my main concern is edibles–I just love having and tending my vegetable gardens, processing the food and enjoying the bounty all year. But I do enjoy a pretty flower now and then, and when it comes to my big wrap around front porch I’m actually quite vain.... Keep Reading

This post shares a variety of items, tips and tricks to fill a large planter, container or pot, other than dirt!

Learn clever hacks for filling large planters without overspending on soil. Find out the cheapest way to fill planters and transform your garden with these budget-friendly tips.

Easy options you can use for fillers for large planters. There are a variety of materials that you likely already have that work perfectly.

Looking to create your own planters? Check out this Trash Can Planter Hack from Arin Solange at Home.