I am brave and don't put holes in them.. water gently.. but do use water gels in the bottom to collect any excess water.. yes I use mini blinds & the ones from novesel.. on the mini blinds I like a paint pen.. it doesn't wash off.. and do use a brother p-touch for the novesel ones because I don't like the way the paint pen holds to those.. any perennials now I use labels.. and annuals mini blinds... cheaper that way.. but the mini blinds disappear quick in the garden.. lots and lots of lights inside.. and I did find loaf pans with lids at the super market.. and keep using the same lids over and over with dollar store pans.. I did try to put the pans in a flat with the cover.. it didn't work.. don't try it.. dried out very fast