I have seen on here that some one used shredded paper in a trench to help retain moisture, I think for their potatoes. Could this be employed in pots to help retain moisture also? I plan to grow my tomatoes in morrisons buckets, and I was wondering if a load of paper in the bottom would help. I cannot use ring culture method as they will be grown on a hard standing. In past years I have just used grow bags but this year I thought I would try something different.
In my pots for my flowers I use "water retaining crystals" or what ever they are called, could these be used for my tomatoes?
Gary