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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

While common, terracotta pots are not a one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to your green friends. According to ...

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 ...

Fall is the time to plant spring-flowering bulbs such as tulips, daffodils, narcissus, crocus and hyacinth. My favorite foolproof method is to plant bulbs in terra-cotta pots or redwood planters. I ...

Christmas Day is less than a month away. Plant amaryllis bulbs in pots now to give them as gifts fully budded. Friends tell me it’s more fun to watch the exotic flowers develop, growing plumper each ...

Do you have terra-cotta pots in your garden that you’re ready to recycle for good use? Here are five ideas to turn those boring pots into a unique and fun garden style. Do you have terra-cotta pots in ...

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