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title: "What can I do to where soil doesn’t come out of the pot drainage…"
description: "What can I do to where soil doesn’t come out of the pot drainage holes when I water it?"
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community: "Plant Pro Tips"
author: "Plant Grower"
published: "2024-10-22T23:09:51.245007Z"
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# What can I do to where soil doesn’t come out of the pot drainage…

_Posted by Plant Grower on 2024-10-22_

What can I do to where soil doesn’t come out of the pot drainage holes when I water it?

## 6 comments

### Plant lover 2000 commented on 2024-10-22

Put a coffee filter in the bottom than put the soil ontop

#### Plant Grower replied on 2024-10-22

What about large pots?

### Plant lover 2000 commented on 2024-10-22

Maybe a tray under it

### Erin commented on 2024-10-22

Layer of chunky potting mix at the base of the pot to “cover” the hole. Works well for my small - medium pots.

### Aria commented on 2024-10-23

Mesh and if you buy a roll you can cut out large pieces for large pots

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### Em commented on 2024-10-23

Instead of buying mesh I have an old pair of tights that I cut pieces out of to put over the holes before adding soil. Can also save things like broken window screens that would otherwise get thrown out!

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