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 ...

Learn how to make adorable clay pot gnomes for your garden using terra cotta and paint! These easy outdoor gnomes are ...

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 ...

The warm color of terra cotta is so inviting and grounding that it's no wonder the fired clay material dating back to ancient times is still a mainstay in the modern home and garden. This baked clay ...

A rare ceramic piece is all the rage, as evidenced by Jeremiah Brent and Nate Berkus’s Portuguese farmhouse ...

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 ...

While Delaware hasn’t been caught in the grip of a drought, much of the country has been at various times in the last decades. This new book by David Bainbridge fascinated us, partly because it’s ...

Do I really need to move my new terra cotta containers inside for the winter? My gardening friends have advised me to put them in my garage during the cold months. — Sarah Jones, Barrington Many ...

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 ...

Terra cotta pots look timeless on a patio, porch, or windowsill. Their warm color and natural feel make them easy to love, ...