The Hidden Ecosystem Thriving in Your Flowerpot Saucers—And Why It’s Destroying Your Plants

The Hidden Ecosystem Thriving in Your Flowerpot Saucers—And Why It's Destroying Your Plants

Leaving water sitting in flowerpot saucers seems harmless, but it’s a thriving breeding ground for mosquitoes, fungus gnats, mold, and algae. One gardener’s accidental spill revealed the hidden ecosystem destroying container plants—and what to do about it.