agraham

Al,

i would only disagree with one statement.....there is ALWAYS a thin layer of water at the bottom of a pot after watering because of surface tension within the pot....it does NOT indicate a problem with drainage.

if you then tilt the pot,the water column becomes taller and the force of gravity will overcome the surface tension...thus draining excess water out of the drainage holes.

i only mention this so that others don't all of a sudden think they need to change their soil mix or that elevating their pots will necessarily get the last bit of water to drain.....it is a good idea though because it definately increases airflow and gives insects a less cozy place to hide

andy