I like and use airpots, I will admit they are a bit finicky to water, it likes to seep out the holes, you'll think you watered enough, but in reality the water only got halfway down, so they take a bit longer to fully saturate. But the root development is fantastic, utilizing every inch of soil with excellent breatheability. I do want to try fabric smart pots, they look easier to water and from what I've seen, perform about the same.