Horticultural drainage method and system

An insert for potted plants, comprising:

• a first side;
• a second side;
• wherein the first side and the second side are joined to form an enclosed pocket;
• and
• substantially smooth spherical granules are contained within the enclosed pocket;
• wherein the granules have substantially smooth spherical surfaces encouraging fluids dispersion and runoff and evaporation over the surfaces, avoiding water retention.

A method of planting, comprising the steps of:

• providing a container;
• placing an insert comprising a first side and a second side joined to form an enclosed pocket, and enclosing substantially smooth spherical granules within the enclosed pocket, inside the container;
• depositing soil in the container atop the insert;
• dispersing fluids via the substantially smooth spherical surfaces of the granules;
• running off fluids via the substantially smooth spherical surfaces of the granules;
• and
• evaporating fluids via the substantially smooth spherical surfaces of the granules.

A method of draining moisture from a soil, comprising the steps of:

• providing a first surface in contact with the soil, wherein the first surface is permeable and non-absorbent;
• providing a plurality of substantially smooth spherical granules in contact with the first surface, wherein the plurality of granules is permeable and non-absorbent;
• and
• providing a second surface in contact with the plurality of granules, wherein the second surface is permeable and non-absorbent;
• wherein the granules have substantially smooth spherical surfaces encouraging fluids dispersion and runoff and evaporation over the surfaces, avoiding water retention.