Quote Originally Posted by BobBong
layering the bottom of the bed with perlite?
yes Actually . . that too.. Perlite mixed into the soil and

....also at least 1/2 inch of perlite on the bottom of all containers.... If the container has drainage..(which it should)... you can use a piece of newspaper to cover the drainage holes.. This will allow the water to seep out and keep the perlite from falling out of the holes..

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