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Here’s a report from a listener on a clever use of the Smart Pots on a base that pretty much eliminates the frustration of weeding the vegetable garden.<\/p>\n

Howard – Here is how we solved our grass problem. Put down a layer of 6 oz landscape mat then put Smart Pots on top of it. Best garden we have had in years and no fighting the grass.<\/p>\n

Smart Pots<\/strong><\/p>\n

A new approach to container gardening. Better than black plastic planters, these soft-sided fabric containers prevent roots from circling and release heat so they’re much cooler. Plants develop a better root structure. Better roots = better plants!<\/p>\n

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\nPhoto of herb pots from Smart Pots site<\/p>\n

Unique Features:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Releases heat – roots stay cooler during hot weather
\n\u2022 Plants need repotting less often
\n\u2022 Air-prunes the plant\u2019s root structure – stops root circling
\n\u2022 Reusable & folds flat for easy storage
\n\u2022 Non-breakable – fabric does NOT crack from frost or if dropped\n <\/p>\n

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Comment from listener<\/strong>: Smart Pots also don’t get Fire Ants in them, since there is no way for them to have direct access to the ground. I have had one in my back yard, sitting directly on the soil, for 3 years. All my other beds and pots have had Fire Ants in them at one time or another. This bed never has. \u2014 Mary Cummings, RCW Nursery Houston<\/p>\n

To discuss this newsletter or any other topic, tune in Sunday 8am – 11am central time to the Dirt Doctor Radio Show<\/span><\/a>. The call-in phone number is 1-866-444-3478<\/span><\/a>. Listen on the internet or click here<\/span><\/a> to find a station in your area.<\/p>\n

Please share this newsletter with everyone in your address book and all your friends on Facebook<\/a>, Instagram<\/a>, and Twitter<\/a> to help me spread the word on organics.<\/p>\n

Naturally yours,
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\nHoward Garrett<\/p>\n

P.S. A great spring holiday (Valentines, St. Patrick’s Day, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day) gift is a membership to the Organic Club of America<\/span><\/a> or a donation to the Texas Organic Research Center<\/span><\/a>. TORC’s mission is to stop the broad scale use of toxic chemical pesticides and fertilizers and to develop natural organic programs that work better in every way.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

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