rocks or stones in bottom of large pot

Do I need to put rocks or stones in the bottom of a large pot before the soil when planting in a large pot?

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#1 Comment By Downtoearthdigs On 04/24/2016 @ 6:08 pm

Proper drainage is important in any container large or small.
Drainage holes are generally adequate to allow the water to freely drain from the soil and container.

A few large rocks can be used to help weight a container, if the planting may be top heavy or wind may knock over a container.

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