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Smart Pot is proud to share our expertise that is rooted in 30+ years of hands-on experience in arboriculture and gardening. Get some inspiration from our blogs below, or find answers in our FAQs. Gardening is a team sport.
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Winter Survival of Shrubs in Smart Pots in a Zone 5 Climate
by Edvin Flores on Jan 21 2026
At a glimpse: A study of using Smart Pot above ground fabric containers in cold climates and the survivability of plants. The results: “Roots in fabric versus plastic pots are better able to survive the winter and/or regenerate new roots faster in the spring.”
Plants in Smart Pots Reach Market Size 3 Months Faster (UF/IFAS Study)
by Edvin Flores on Jul 14 2024
In exciting news for both gardeners and the environment, Smart Pot partnered with the University of Florida on a recent study led by Dr. Tom Yeager and Ted Gardner. The study focused on the growth of Viburnum suspensum, a popular flowering shrub, in Smart Pots compared to traditional plastic containers. The results were impressive: Viburnum suspensum grown in Smart Pots matured 3 months faster, reaching market readiness significantly earlier.
by Edvin Flores on Feb 09 2024
For years, skeptics have questioned the efficacy of Smart Pots, often citing concerns about overheating in the sun and increased watering needs. But a recent study conducted by the Texas A&M University Department of Horticulture Sciences has put these doubts to rest, delivering compelling evidence that Smart Pots promote superior growth compared to conventional plastic containers.
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