Why Better Than Rocks is Better
Lighter Pots, Better Drainage and Healthier Plants

Better Than Rocks was made specifically to solve the drainage dilemma for container gardeners. It's engineered to do what those other materials can’t:
- Encourage root airflow
- Deliver consistent drainage
- Prevent soil from falling through
- Make pots easier to lift and move
- Cut mess, not corners
- Reuse season after season
Made from recycled plastic and easy to cut to fit any pot, it’s the smart foundation for any thriving plant.
Use it in:
- Indoor Containers
- Outdoor Patio Pots
- Window Boxes
- Rooftop or Balcony Gardens
Unlike rocks or cans, it was made for this!
The Problem With Old Drainage Tricks

You’ve seen it before — the bottom of a planter filled with whatever’s on hand. Rocks. Crushed soda cans. Packing peanuts. Broken bits of clay.
A jumbled mix of weight, rust, and mess — all shoved in with the hope it helps water drain.
But here’s what actually happens:
- Soil trickles down and fills in the air pockets within your filler, suffocating the bottom
- Drainage holes get blocked by shifting materials and soil
- Roots struggle to breathe, trapped in stale, soggy corners
- Planters become heavy and hard to move, especially after watering
- Cleanup is gross — sticky soil, rusted cans, and crumbling clay dust
And here’s why: those materials were never meant to help plants thrive. Better Than Rocks is better by design.
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