Are you tired of getting unsightly marks on your patio floor where your pots have stood?
The solution is to use pot feet under your largest pots.
If you have large, heavy pots, it's smart to use pot feet for several reasons. First, as mentioned, it will save your patio floor from getting unsightly marks.
Pot feet will elevate the pot slightly off the ground and ensure that the drainage hole is open.
Better drainage
But the most important benefit of pot feet is that they lift the pots a little off the ground, preventing them from becoming waterlogged. Outdoor pots should have one or more drainage holes in the bottom so that excess water can drain out. But if the pot is sitting directly on a flat surface, it can clog the drainage hole.
If a plant's roots are in water for an extended period, they will rot, and the plant will die. That's why there should be a layer of gravel in the bottom of pots to promote good drainage.
It's also advantageous to use pot feet for pots that sit on paving stones.
Overwintering in pots
If you're overwintering bulbs or perennial plants or shrubs in pots, it's essential to use pot feet. If water accumulates in the bottom of the pots in the fall, it can freeze into a block of ice. This is not ideal for either the plants or the pots. In the worst-case scenario, the pots will crack.
These pot feet come in a set of four and are made of plastic. Just because a pot is frost-resistant doesn't mean it won't crack - there are limits to how much it can withstand. Use pot feet to prolong the life of both deck, pot and plant.