Prized for their beauty and affordability, terracotta pots are a gardening staple for a reason. Made from a porous clay that is often left unglazed, they offer good air circulation and drainage that ...

You have lots of choices when potting plants, and you might think the type of pot or container you use isn't an important decision — but it can actually be pretty significant. Whether potting to grow ...

Terracotta is porous, which allows water to drain quickly, so it’s the perfect material for pot plants that are happy to dry out a little more, such as succulents. If you’re growing plants that need ...

My garden is small so using pots for gardening is a must. Whether it's flowers or vegetables, I am always looking for ways to grow more plants – enter the unglazed terracotta pot. Not only are ...

Some people are blessed to have plenty of garden space and fertile, nutritious soil. For the rest of us, there are containers. Container gardens allow for limitless versatility, allowing you to grow ...

Old broken terracotta flower pots in the garden waiting to be reused. - Hana Kolarova/Shutterstock A broken terracotta pot may seem like a gardening disaster, but it's actually the start of something ...

Terracotta pots may look fine come spring but minor cracks caused by cold weather can cause pots to fall apart. It’s best not to keep terracotta pots outdoors in the winter months but for those who ...

When deciding what type of container is best for growing your plants, you’ve probably at least considered traditional unglazed terracotta pots. They’ve long been a staple of at-home gardening, and for ...

Terracotta pots are a welcome addition to most gardens, but notoriously become covered in a white residue over time. The porosity of these clay containers offers many advantages for growing strong and ...