Episode 305: Pots and drainage - does a layer of stones help?

Avery Rowe joins me to talk about one of the most vexed questions in the world of gardening - does a 'drainage layer' of rocks or gravel aid water drainage from a pot? The answer may surprise you! For full show notes visit Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter about the houseplant scene: Check out Legends of the Leaf, my book on houseplants and my houseplant cards Houseplant Gardener in a Box here . Support On The Ledge on Patreon: Follow Jane Perrone on Instagram: Join the Houseplant Fans of On The Ledge group on Facebook:

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Episode 305: Pots and drainage - does a layer of stones help? is an episode from On The Ledge by Jane Perrone.

This episode is 33:30 long.

This episode was published on Jul 11, 2025.

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