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Stop Putting Rocks in Your Pots! The Drainage Layer Myth Debunked

In this video, we tackle one of the most pervasive and damaging myths in the gardening world: the "drainage layer." Many growers are taught to put rocks, gravel, or pot shards at the bottom of their containers to improve drainage, but the laws of physics and container hydrology prove that this practice is actually killing your plants. We dive deep into the science of capillary action (matric potential) and explain why gravity isn't the dominant force inside a pot. You will learn how adding coarse material creates a "capillary break," which actively blocks water from leaving the soil and elevates the Perched Water Table (PWT). This elevation shrinks the available space for root respiration, leading to oxygen deprivation, stunted growth, and eventually, catastrophic root rot. Instead of relying on a detrimental rock layer, we provide professional strategies for optimizing drainage, including how to increase Air-Filled Porosity (AFP) by amending the entire potting mix and why choosing taller containers is a superior hydrological choice for root health. #Botany #GardeningTips #PlantScience #RootRot #ContainerGardening #DrainageMyth #Horticulture #PlantCare #SoilScience #UrbanJungle