Better Than Rocks is a reusable plastic mesh made from 75% recycled material, designed to sit at the bottom of plant containers and improve drainage. It replaces outdated solutions like gravel or pottery shards, keeping planters lighter and cleaner while helping roots stay oxygenated. Whether your customers are growing tomatoes on balconies or herbs in windowsills, this simple upgrade means better results and fewer headaches — which translates to high satisfaction and strong repeat sales.
Why Garden Centers Stock Better Than Rocks
A High Performing Garden Center Wholesale Offering
Traditional drainage fillers like gravel, broken pottery and packing peanuts are heavy, messy and ineffective over time. They fail to maintain airflow and can hinder root health by allowing soil to settle into the air pockets. Better Than Rocks solves this with a reusable mesh made from recycled plastic, which keeps containers light and promotes essential oxygen flow. It’s a high-performing, low-effort product that addresses a universal pain point making it one of the smartest garden center supplies to stock for consistent customer satisfaction and repeat purchases.
Learn why Better Than Rocks is so much better than traditional solutions.
A Smart Addition To Your Garden Center With No Order Minimums
Better Than Rocks isn’t just another gardening product — it’s a revenue-driving solution that solves a universal challenge for container gardeners. Whether your customers are houseplant lovers, patio gardeners, or landscapers, they’ll appreciate how this lightweight, reusable product improves drainage and promotes healthy plants. And for you, it’s a smart addition to your garden center retail lineup:
- Solves common customer issues like clogged drainage and root rot
- Pairs naturally with soil, and accessories to boost add-on sales
- Reusable and durable — great for eco-conscious consumers
- Eco-Friendly Appeal – Made from 75% recycled plastic, it attracts environmentally conscious shoppers
- Eye-catching packaging that’s easy to merchandise near other garden center supplies
- No order minimums and free shipping on orders over $1000
Additional Product Information
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Sizes For Any Planter
Choose from multiple formats designed to fit a wide variety of container sizes:
- 8" × 8" Twin Pack
- 10" × 10" Twin Pack
- 12" × 12" Twin Pack
- 16" × 96" Jumbo Roll (cut to size)
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Best-Selling Sizes
- 12" × 12" Twin Pack
- 16" × 96" Jumbo Roll
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Peak Selling Seasons
- Spring & Early Summer – The busiest time for container gardening
- Fall – Perfect for preparing planters for the next season
Become a Better Than Rocks Retailer Today!
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Call: 715-381-9700
Email: getgrowing@betterthanrocks.com
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More Information for Garden Centers
Find answers to other common questions and find even more information in our frequently asked questions area.
How is Better Than Rocks Used?
Simply place a few layers at the bottom of a planter, then fill with soil and plants.
What is Better Than Rocks made from?
It’s made with 75% recycled plastic (post-consumer waste like soda bottles) with an eco-friendly binder that holds the mesh together. There is no need to throw used Better Than Rocks away - it can be used year after year after year!
Where is Better Than Rocks Manufactured?
Better Than Rocks is manufactured in Canada and packaged in the USA at a Career Development Center supporting disadvantaged and disabled individuals. All packaging materials are made in the USA.
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