On the issue of consumer protection and hazardous warnings, here's a new one, I think. Those yellow sponges with the green plastic fibers on the back for scrubbing pots — "Pot Scrubbers" — should be ...

Water settling at the bottom of pots can lead to poor aeration and root rot. To combat this, toss a few old sponges in the bottom. The sponges retain moisture and create necessary air space. They also ...