I used some terra cotta containers for the first time this year and heard that I should put them away for the winter. Is this worth doing? Many gardeners use containers to add interest to their ...

At first glance, the humble terra cotta garden pot isn't anything special. It's been around for thousands of years, used for pottery, roofing, bricks, even sculpture (see the famous warriors and ...

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 ...

Thinking of investing $100 or more for some fancy, imported garden planter? Think again. Turn those common terra-cotta pots you have tucked away in the garden shed on their head. Then mix them up a ...

Clay pots are a staple of outdoor gardening, but let’s face it, they can be a little dull. While there are many ways you can dress them up, here is a simple painting technique that creates a ...

Terra cotta pots are a great way to add beauty to your garden. These pots have numerous advantages over other pots when showcasing your plants. They are very porous so it is difficult to overwater ...

Q: During this past terrible winter I lost a number of red clay planting pots, which I have collected. I wonder if there is a place that I could recycle the collected clay pieces? — Lauretta F. A: ...