GROWING, GOING, GONE

HOME AND PRO GARDENERS alike may wonder whether biodegradable containers decompose quickly enough to avoid hindering plant growth. A recent study conducted by University of Georgia researchers determined that, under standard cultivation practices, certain such containers will decompose within a single growing season.

The UGA scientists looked at how industry-standard growing practices affected the decomposition of widely available biodegradable, or alternative, growing containers. This study was led by Bethany Harris while