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“These containers are produced from recycled plastic bottles that would have ended up in a
landfill.”
-University of Kentucky, Horticulture Department
“Black plastic containers encouraged significantly more circling roots and bottom root matting than Root Pouch.”
-LooseLeaf Magazine, May/June 2012
“Container type was significant for leaf area, percent leaf moisture, root ball quality and bottom root matting.”
-Alison O’Connor, Colorado State University
“The fabric container allows water, nutrients, and air to pass freely through the fabric, but restricts the passage of roots, keeping most of the root mass in the container. The fabric container also enhances branching of root tips, preventing circling of roots as one might see in a plastic container.”
-Tina Smith, UMASS September 2011
“As summer turns to autumn, these saddle bag planters by Portland-based Root Pouch will help you transition your garden from outdoor to indoor. The earth-friendly garden bags made of a recycled plastic flexible geotextile can hang over a fence or railing, giving you a vertical garden in a small amount of space. “
-Emma Hall, Oregon Home, July 2011
“Being able to share our sustainable products with not only our customers, but also with the community through local schools and meetings with Mercy Coprs has kept up our mementum.”
-Maximum Yields Industry News, June 2011 Page 48
“Appropriate for outdoor use, flexible and sustainable Root Pouch containers keep the eco-minded gardener close to home.”
-Michelle Anderson, Neighborhood Notes, May 2, 2011
“The team at Root Pouch is passionate about innovation, sustainability and finding creative ways to make the green industry greener.”
-Maximum Yields Industry News, April 2011 Page 72-78
“The horticulture industry has been using plastic pots to grow nursery products since the early 1940s. What most people don’t realize, though, is that every single plastic pot made since that time is still on earth. Plastic pots never break down – they simply pile up, causing negative effects on the planet – and at Root Pouch, the goal is to change this. Not only to do better for the planet, but to grow better plants.”
-Maximum Yields Industry News, February 2011
“How air pruning works in breathable fabric pots: 1. Shortly after the cutting/seedling is planted into the pot, primary roots grow towards the sides and bottoms. 2. The fabric sides of the pot allow to breath, allowing air to get to the growing media. This air is drier than the root zone environment within the pot, so as the roots start to grow out of the growing media the relatively dry air prevents further growth, and stimulates secondary roots to branch out within the pot. 3. The root branching and pruning cycle keeps occurring, creative a plant with an abundance of healthy well branched roots within the growing media.
Key Benefits [of Fabric Containers]
-Stronger, healther starts -Elimination of root circling in pots -Less growing media needed -Decreased risk of transplant shock -Improved overall root structure(more root tips) -Better use of water and nutrients -Promotes the activity of beneficial biology -Quicker growing times -Fewer transplants required”
-Urban Garden Magazine, Issue 14, Februrary 2011
“Many of the new cloth containers are reusable, made out of recycled materials, or compostable/degradable. Cloth containers are great for year round planting; they’re lightweight and flexible, which makes them easy to move around and perfect for a variety of plants. The materials used are breathable, which encourages healthy root growth. They prevent circling roots and release heat. Plus, they’re inexpensive.”
-Maximum Yield USA, January 2011
“Flowers bloomed from the plant pots and wall-mounted ‘garden pouches’ of Portland, Ore.-based Root Pouch, which uses recycled water bottles and other reused materials to construct its products.”
-LA Times, Tiffany Hsu
“Whether you want to grow herbs or lush veggies for cooking or just looking to jazz up a room with a wall full of beautiful plants and flowers, Root Pouch is the best way to achieve that.”
-The Healthy Voyager, Carolyn Scott
“A living wall by Root Pouch, a company that produces a variety of eco-friendly plastic alternatives.”
-Dwell Magazine, Laure Joliet
“Starting out with a vision to bring degradable alternatives to black plastic pots for commercial growers, Root Pouch is aiming higher–literally–with a new line of hanging planting pouches made from recycled beverage bottles.”
-ANLD and Dennis’ 7 Dees, Becky Bourdeau
“Root Pouch makes eco-friendly plant hangers and pots to reduce the waste created by plastic bags and pots used in gardening.”
-The Huffington Post, Terry Gardner
“Made up entirely of recycled bottles, Root Pouch makes fabric containers for plants, flowers, gardens, etc. From large rooftop gardens to hanging your herb garden on your kitchen wall, they’ve got something for you. Easy to install, earth friendly, affordable and making it simple to have a garden regardless of your space.”
-The Healthy Voyager, Carolyn Scott
“Word around the gardening community is that fabric pots are all the rage. Why would anyone even consider using a fabric pot over a ceramic or plastic one? Here are ten great reasons!
-Fabric Pots Release Heat -Fabric Pots Offer Better Drainage -Plants in Fabric Pots Stand a Better Chance of Surviving the Winter -Fabric Pots Offer Flexibility -Fabric Pots are Healthier for Roots -Less Likely to Blow Over -Can Be Used For Years -Can Be Used for Aquatic Plants -Fabric Pots Can Be Planted In the Ground -Easy to Use ”
-Angela Atkinson, Associated Press, September 2008
