coaster
A coaster represents is a small vessel in the form of a shallow dish, which is placed under flowerpots in potted and indoor plants. The coaster is here an alternative to the planter, with the use of a coaster, therefore, the view of the basic flowerpot remains. Coasters are primarily used in professional gardening and on balconies and terraces by private flower lovers, with an emphasis always placed on a practical handling of the flower pots in comparison to an aesthetic look that can be more easily achieved with a planter. A significant advantage proves the coasters when watering the plants, as their use successfully prevents over-watering of the plants. If too much irrigation water has been poured into the potting soil or the granules, this will run off with commercially available flower pots over a hole on the bottom and collects around coasters. This can easily be removed and emptied, in extreme cases, the shallow vessel overflows and thus prevents in any case a permanent waterlogging, which limits the health of the plant considerably. Even if the practical use is of utmost importance with the use of coasters, the specialist retailer offers an eclectic selection that has various colors and patterns and thus contribute to a varied sight on windowsill or balcony.