Cheryl Holmes+FollowThe Simple Trick That Stopped My Potted Plants From Dying I used to kill potted plants constantly. I’d water, fertilize, rotate them — nothing worked. Then I learned the problem was drainage. Holes alone don’t cut it; soil often clogs them. A gardener at the nursery taught me: Add a thin layer of gravel at the bottom Place a square of mesh over it Fill with well-draining mix Water slowly until excess drains The first plant I tried this on — a struggling rosemary — immediately perked up. Leaves stopped yellowing, and new shoots appeared within weeks. Proper drainage makes all the difference. Sometimes the smallest change saves months of frustration. #Gardening #ContainerGardening01Share
