Thanks for having an open mind, Lorn. More than once I've gotten into trouble before, introducing ideas that are contrary to to a poster's thoughts. It seems some people are so closed minded that all they want is to hear themselves talk.
Roosterlorn said: the old way must have worked for me ok because I never had any real problems--but who's to say it coudn't have been better.
I think the advantage for you will be that in the same size pot, the zone for good root growth will be increased. Maybe your plants will grow bigger!
