Why Pot Plant Bags Are Better Than Plastic Planters

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Why Pot Plant Bags Are Better Than Plastic
Planters

• For gardening and plant enthusiasts alike,
  plastic planters are the cheapest and most
  accessible option. They are readily available at
  almost any gardening store and at very affordable
  prices. However, the use of plastic planters
  comes with a long list of issues that most
  people are unaware of. These issues affect not
  only the plant that lives inside it, but the
  environment as well.
• Because plastic planters are not built to last,
  their short lifespan leads them straight into
  landfills after they are not able to perform
  their intended function. This is not only harmful
  to the environment but to your pocket as well
  since they will need to be replaced on a regular
  basis.
• The plastic that is used to make these planters
  are often times toxic as well as non-recyclable.
  Causing them to end up in landfills as well as
  make their way into our very own ocean. At least
  14 million tons of plastic ends up in the ocean
  every single year. The constant demand for these
  plastic planters also adds to manufacturing
  pollution.
• There is however a more eco-friendly alternative.
  The answer is fabric plant bags, also known as
  grow bags. These planters are made from a
  light-Wight, breathable fabric with a soft,
  felt-like texture. The introduction of fabric
  plant bags means more benefits for your plants
  and the for environment.

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Fabric Plant Bags vs. Plastic Planters
Plastic planters have large drainage holes which
cause water and soil to wash away, which creates
a mess as well as wastes valuable nutrients that
are necessary for plant growth. Pot plant South
Africa is made from a breathable material which
allows for optimal moisture retention. This
means that all the necessary nutrients are
properly absorbed by your plants.
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The breathable material also allows for proper
air circulation and temperature regulation.
Plastic planters usually attract heat from the
sun which causes damages to the plant as well as
the planter itself. Fabric plant bags are also
far more durable than the cheap plastic planters
that are used today. They are also washable and
reusable, reducing the amount of plastic that
ends up in landfills and in our ocean. The
benefits of fabric plant bags They have longer
lifespan as they can be used, washed and reused
over and over. They promote natural air pruning
due to the breathable material that is
used. Less watering is required because the bag
keeps the soil moist for longer. They allow for
increased density as well as healthier root tips.
They prevent root binding and circling. They
increase a plants yield by 10-22. Where can I
buy eco-friendly fabric plant bags? EcoWhizz
stocks a wide range of different sized,
eco-friendly fabric plant bags. They are
available in grey and black and range anywhere
from R32.95 to R749.75. EcoWhizz also stocks a
wall-mounted vertical garden which is made from
the same non-woven material as their plant bags.
These vertical gardens are also available in grey
and black and come in two different sizes, the
9-pouch and the 36-pouch