What is Better Than Rocks?
Better Than Rocks is a near weightless, recycled and reusable plastic mesh invented to create optimal drainage for outdoor and indoor container plants.This container drainage solution replaces the use of gravel, rocks and other materials at the bottom of planters. It greatly improves drainage, keeps containers lighter and promotes healthier plants.
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Sizes For Any Planter
- 8"x8" Twin Pack
- 10"x10" Twin Pack
- 12"x12" Twin Pack
- 16"x96" Jumbo Roll (ideal for cutting custom sizes)
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Best-Selling Sizes
- 12"x12" Twin Pack
- 16"x96" 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
Why Container Gardeners Love Better Than Rocks
It is a great solution to planter drainage challenges. The purpose of placing items in the bottom of the planter is to create gaps (air pockets) that will help with drainage. Traditional drainage methods like rocks, packing peanuts and broken pottery don’t adequately retain an airspace for effective drainage.
These materials are:
- Heavy (rocks)—making planters difficult to move.
- Messy (packing peanuts)—difficult to clean up and separate from soil.
- Ineffective—soil eventually works its way into gaps, removing the air pockets that they were intending to create.
Better Than Rocks makes it easy to solve these issues by offering a sustainable, modern solution. It is easy to use, improves drainage, prevents soil loss and keeps plants healthier by providing a layer of oxygen inside the container. Oxygen helps the roots absorb nutrients.
As gardening expert Felder Rushing says, "Plants need small spaces for air…they breathe through the roots and they can't take up hydrogen to grow without oxygen from the air."
A Profitable Addition To Your Garden Center
Better Than Rocks isn’t just another gardening product—it’s a game-changer for container gardening. Whether your customers are houseplant lovers, outdoor container enthusiasts or landscapers, this product solves a universal problem, adds value to their gardening experience, and encourages repeat purchases.
Better Than Rocks isn’t just great for gardeners—it’s great for garden centers too.
Solves a common customer problem – prevents root rot & clogged drainage
Drives add-on sales – pairs perfectly with planters, soil and accessories
Reusable & durable – a long-lasting product customers will love, reusable year after year after year
Eco-Friendly Appeal – Made from 75% recycled plastic, it attracts environmentally conscious shoppers.
Easy to Merchandise – Stock near planters, potting soil and checkout areas for impulse purchases.
No Minimum Order Quantities – Free shipping on orders over $1000.00
Become a Better Than Rocks Retailer Today!
Have questions? We’re here to help! Let’s chat about how Better Than Rocks can grow your sales and delight your customers.
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. See the process <link>
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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