drainage?

Hey all I have a question regarding soil drainage. I'm using miracle grow soil.the slow release stuff. It hold water for ever I water every 4-5 days. I have no spare cash for perilite what can I do to help drainage?

What kind of pots are you using?

put some holes in the sides of the pots. in plastic cups, you can cut slits.

clay pots breath (i think)

You transplanting? Or is that the final pot she's in?