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GARDEN ESSENTIALS

1 | Ups-A-Daisy Planter Insert

here’s no need to fill a large container completely full of heavy potting mix if you are planting shallow-rooted annuals — they only need about 6 to 8 inches for root growth. Place this sturdy insert inside a pot with sloped sides to create a false bottom that makes the container lighter and saves on potting mix. Holes provide drainage.

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