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Silly question about plastic pots

Muckyai

Muckyai

What's the best way to pop drainage holes in plastic pots? Picked up a decent sized one from the dollar store today and don't want my plants to drown :)
 
You don't need many holes.  One good one will do. 
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A 1/2" drill bit, spun in reverse makes a good drain hole.  The cutting edges won't grab and pull the bit through, if you do it like that.
 
If you live by a Harbor Freight they are mad cheap tools that are the same quality as the high priced stuff since everything is made in China now. Don't get me started on the $20 Stanley tape measure that is so flimsy now it kinked on the first day, and the $3 one at HF is solid as hell. But I digress. If you need a drill and some bits check them out. I have a DeWalt but got my bits there and they are no joke. :)
 
drilling is the way to go. most of my plants are in containers any other method would be very time consuming. it only takes a minute to drill enough holes for good drainage. 
 
In the past I've used an old soldering iron to burn my way through. Quick and easy. More of a mess if you want to salvage the iron vs a drill, but eh
 
Or any pistol at close range...:lol:...

But seriously... When drilling holes into pots....
We use large muck buckets from the farm supply store. I drill drain holes on the SIDE of the buckets 2-3" up from the bottom. This allows a well of water to sit in the bottom and the roots don't get waterlogged. Like what happens with a pot with holes in the bottom and a platter below.

As far as the actual holes go... Pound a large straight blade screwdriver into the plastic pot and twist.
Heat a blade, insert and twist
Get a drill and large bits, 1/2" spade bits or similar size regular drill bits...

Have fun!
SL
 
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