Punching Holes in Planters: How to Make Holes for Potted Plants

While all plants need water for survival, proper drainage systems are as significant for them. As a beginner, you should never skip punching holes in your plant containers. Holes are necessary to avoid your plants from drowning and prevent root rot. It’s not complicated if you only follow basic instructions and precautionary measures.

There are different ways of drilling containers, depending on their material. The following bits are preferred by professionals:

• Plastic: Sharp twist bit
• Metal: Ultra-durable cobalt steel bit
• Unglazed Terra Cotta: Soak overnight in water then use a tile bit, a diamond grinder bit, or a Dremel tool
• Glazed Terra Cotta: Diamond tipped tile bit
• Thick glass: Glass and tile drill bits
• Ceramics: Diamond drill bit or a masonry bit with a winged tungsten-carbide tip
• Hypertufa: Masonry bit

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