Monday, April 2, 2018

The Value Of A Planter Drip Tray

By Harold Gray


Controlled planting has changed the way people view domestic horticulture. People with limited space and time can now cultivate decorative and food-producing plants at their convenience. Container farming is definitely a great idea for many people around the world, but this type of farming also comes with its own set of challenges. A planter drip tray can prove useful in ensuring that plants are maintained conveniently in controlled environments.

Planting crops and flowers in pots is convenient for many reasons. Chief among these is the fact that the pot can be moved conveniently so that the plant can get exposure to sunlight and rain as needed. It can also be moved to convenient locations, which comes in very handy when space is needed for other purposes.

Planter drip trays help to alleviate this problem. The pots in which plants are placed, sit inside these containers that catch the excess water. From time to time, the trays are removed and the water emptied. Removing the tray periodically is important as no one wants to have stagnant water lying around.

Today's drip trays are designed to add to the decor of the space. In fact, some ornate planting pots are now often designed with accompanying drips trays that complement their design. This means that they match the spots in size, shape and colour. Clearly the manufacturers and sellers have recognized the need for these items.

They are available commercially at home and garden stores as well as some farm supply stores. Online shops also carry the items. Whichever source shoppers choose to use, they are likely to find a wide array of shapes, designs and colours from which they can choose.

Many people opt to use their creative skills instead of purchasing trays. This is usually a more economical option. They re-purpose used items and customize them to suit their needs. Usually, they can find cheap usable items for this purpose at thrift stores or in their own garbage collection.

Whether the tray will be purchased or made, there are a few things that should be considered. One of the main considerations is that it must be leak proof. It is futile to use a tray that leaks. Additionally, there are some designs that allow the pot to be raised off the bottom of the tray. This makes the dripping or removal of excess water from the soil more effective. Another consideration is, of course, the size of the trays which must be large enough to house the pots with which they will be used.

These handy farming tools reveal that simple solutions can be found to problems that sometimes seem unsolvable. These water collecting trays have been helping to facilitate domestic horticulture around the globe for many years and are indispensable tools in the modern world of domestic horticulture. It is no wonder that they are gradually making their way into mainstream agriculture as well.




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