Rectangular plant drip trays play a crucial role in holding excess moisture in the soil for plants to benefit from and thus reducing the potential for spreading water onto the ground. These are often temporary replacements of wooden barrels or drums and hence can easily be regarded as the ideal substitute of these containing heavy material and can therefore be used to by having larger rectangular pots. It is advisable that one chooses the right size of rectangular container to ensure adequate drying. When the container is placed in a sunny position, these will help retain excess moisture and also reflect heat back into the soil for plants to benefit from. These are not only ideal for container gardening but also for pot gardening.

For those who are new to container gardening saucers are often an essential part of the set up. There are various different designs of saucers to choose from and these can come in an assortment of materials such as metal, plastic and clear plastic. However, before commencing with this type of set up it is essential to understand what exactly is needed with respect to the saucer tray. The basic considerations to make would be the size of the planters, the type of soil you have, the drainage and the watering requirements of your plants.

One of the pros of using saucers over wooden barrels or baskets is the overall maintenance and cleanliness of the saucers. This means that saucers require little to no maintenance. As they are clear they will not collect debris and soil particles like wooden containers. This means that you do not have to scrub your plants down each time you water them. Also since the material is clear and see through it does not require any type of cleaning which is another plus point. The ease of cleaning means that you can wash your saucers without worrying if they have been colored or washed.

Another one of the cons of using saucers is that the larger the pot the more likely it is to break. This is not normally a problem because saucers are constructed from a strong plastic material. However if you use a very large pot then it may crack and give a very unsightly look to your planters. Saucers are not as strong as pots and as such, the strength of the saucer may be lowered.

If you have very tiny planters then the possibility of the saucer cracking may be increased. The reason for this is that there is no gap between the saucer and the pot and this means that the amount of stress that the saucer may have to bear is greater. However, if you have very tiny planters then the chances of the saucer cracking will be lessened.

One of the pros of using saucers is that you can keep the germs and soil out of your flower beds and flower displays. This is particularly important when growing perennials such as hydrangeas and daffodils. Plants that are grown in pots will often attract ants and other pests. These pests will get into the pots and then infest them. To avoid this, you can make sure that all the pots you use on your flower beds have holes in the bottom so that excess water away from the plant can escape. Pots also attract aphids, which love to eat the aphids off your plants.

One of the disadvantages of using saucers for your gardening purposes is that the process of draining them involves using water catchers. Water catchers are metal cages that are used to catch any water that spills onto the tray below. This is a simple process but it does mean that you will need to regularly empty the drainage plates. If you are not careful you could find that over time the water catcher mechanism may start to rust and deteriorate.

Rectangular planter box drip trays are therefore not the most practical choice for your home gardening needs. In order to reap the full benefits of your plants, you will need to be able to plant them in the ground and then let them develop and spread out without the interference of a saucer. This is where the benefit of using a tray comes in. The simple and easy process of removing excess water from your planter boxes and then putting the tray beneath them means that you do not need to regularly drain the tray. This in turn allows you to grow more plants and not face the prospect of them getting spoiled by water that has nowhere to go.