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Should You Put Rocks at the Bottom of a Planter? A Horticulturist Weighs In

Putting rocks at the bottom of planting soil is kind of a hot topic in the gardening world: Some claim that it provides drainage benefits while others say it can actually hurt your plants. We all just want the very best for our little plant babies, so we asked a horticulturist to help clear the air and confirm whether or not you should put rocks at the bottom of your planter.


Should You Put Rocks at the Bottom of a Planter?

The practice of putting rocks at the bottom of a planter comes from the belief that it adds drainage—that water will pool down between the rocks without swamping the potting soil and leading to root rot.


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