
1 Packing foam or empty plastic bottles in the bottom of a big container means you won’t have to use as much potting mix. You’ll save money and the pots are lighter, too.
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2 Heavy-duty pot dollies make even your biggest, heaviest containers easy to move around, whether it’s into a sunnier spot or into their winter storage.

3 Empty big glazed pots and turn them upside down instead of bringing them in for the winter. Water and ice won’t pool inside so the containers won’t freeze and crack.