{"product_id":"10mm-20mm-leca-balls","title":"10mm - 20mm LECA Pot Drainage Balls","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA simple, lightweight and versatile way to improve drainage and aeration in your garden pots without adding the considerable weight of traditional gravel or stone. \u003cstrong\u003ePlease note - this can only be dispatched with terracotta pot orders worth £200.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10–20mm LECA balls (Lightweight Expanded Clay Aggregate)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are made from fired clay, creating a tough but remarkably lightweight pellet with a porous, honeycombed internal structure. This allows water to move freely through and around the pellets while helping prevent compost from becoming overly compacted and waterlogged.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupplied in a generous \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50 litre bag\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, they can be used in three particularly useful ways:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the bottom of pots\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd a layer beneath your compost to create a lightweight drainage layer around the drainage holes. Unlike gravel, crocks or stone chippings, LECA adds relatively little additional weight to the planter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMixed through compost\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMix the clay balls through your compost to create additional air spaces and a more open growing medium. Particularly useful in larger containers where compost can otherwise settle and compact over time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs a pot topper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpread a layer over the surface of the compost for a clean, attractive finish. The natural clay colouring works particularly well with terracotta pots while covering exposed compost and completing the appearance of a planted container.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParticularly Good for Large \u0026amp; Moveable Pots\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the biggest advantages of LECA is its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elow weight compared with traditional stone aggregates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis makes it particularly useful for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebalconies, roof terraces, patios and pots which are regularly moved\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where filling the bottom of a large container with gravel or stone can add a surprising amount of unnecessary weight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Use LECA?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10–20mm expanded clay balls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50 litre bag\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelps improve drainage in pots and planters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEncourages a more open, aerated growing medium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMuch lighter than gravel and traditional stone aggregates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for large garden pots\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParticularly useful for balconies and terraces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for pots which need to be moved\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan be used beneath compost, mixed through it or as a decorative topper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural appearance complements terracotta beautifully\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow Much Should I Use?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor mixing through compost, we suggest approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20% LECA by volume\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, depending on the plant and how free-draining you would like the compost to be.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen using it at the base of a planter, a relatively shallow layer is normally sufficient—you don't need to fill a large proportion of the pot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor topping, simply spread enough LECA to comfortably cover the visible compost surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoverage: One bag will cover approximately 1 Sqm at 50mm depth. Weight per pack approximately 15kg.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e LECA can help create a more open, free-draining container environment, but pots should still have adequate drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tom's Yard","offers":[{"title":"50ltr Bag (Appox 15kg)","offer_id":64610508439929,"sku":null,"price":39.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/3448\/0697\/files\/Leca_Clay_balls_10_-_20mm.png?v=1789569798","url":"https:\/\/tomsyard.co.uk\/products\/10mm-20mm-leca-balls","provider":"Tom's Yard","version":"1.0","type":"link"}