Choosing Your Planter Type It seems like the answer to so many of life’s questions is: “It depends.” Unfortunately, the quandary of raised beds vs. pots is no different. There are so many different methods of growing plants, and it really depends on your space and your growing method. We’ve gathered the points we think [...]
What’s the difference between black and tan pots? Glad you asked! The essentials are the same between the two colors. They have the same amount of breath-ability for your root systems and will both help you grow happy plants, no matter what you are growing. Also, both our black and tan fabrics are made from [...]
Why would I reuse my pots? Get efficient and keep your cost per crop down! Buying new grow pots every time can be expensive. You could save 20-30% off your crop cost by reusing pots. Grassroots Fabric Pots are made with the "good stuff": strong USA-made fabric and thread. We have made them to last [...]
We enjoy having fun here at Grassroots Fabric Pots. We picked up this idea at a show we attended this Spring. Turns out, a 45 gallon is at least one "Nelson Hogan" strong! :) (That's 230 pounds of human!) There are a few design choices we've made that add extra strength to [...]
We were very happy to make a visit to Grass Valley, CA this month to talk with Eric Brandstad at Forever Flowering Greenhouses. We got a tour of his amazing facilities and chatted it up about light deprivation and fabric pot benefits. Luckily, he was willing to jump on camera for us to share some of [...]
Aloe vera is awesome! Besides being a succulent, it contains a nearly magical goo full of helpful enzymes that helps plants grow faster and stronger. Cloning The gel found inside the aloe vera plant can be used as an organic and all natural cloning gel. Just rip off a piece of the aloe vera and [...]
This is the most common question we get from new growers. Soil is a popular growing medium for container gardening and is often the hardest part to get right. Consumers are bombarded with a wide range of soil options ranging from simple “potting soil” to specifically formulated mixtures that are designed for certain types of [...]
Hi, this is RJ the Grassroots Guru. Welcome to DIY hydroponics Grassroots style! Hydroponics utilizes water as a grow medium without the downfalls of dirt. Up until now, hard plastic net pots were the best tool for the job. Grassroots is excited to offer an alternative that has far greater benefits than traditional plastic pots. [...]
