Save Soil: Use Small Plastic Planters As Filler In Big Pots. Filling a large decorative planter takes a lot of soil — which ...

Plastic nursery containers have a handful of benefits — they're affordable, super portable, and offer great root protection for both indoor and outdoor plants. Despite those upsides, these small ...

Gardening Beyond plastic: How gardeners can reduce landfill waste Ask the Gardener offers more earth-friendly solutions. In 2019, 68 percent of plants were sold in plastic pots in the United States.

Alternatives to plastic pots include plantable ones made from rice hulls, peat, cow manure, wood pulp, and coconut coir. They will break down in the soil and allow the roots to grow through the walls.