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 ...

Different pots have different uses for your home plants and planters. Plants behave differently in plastic containers than they do in glazed ceramic pots, and each pot has its own set of care ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

While having a pot that matches your decor is important, a well-designed pot will also save you a lot of hassle. The best pots for indoor plants will have design features like drainage and be made of ...

Extend the life of you garden pots by cleaning them and storing them during winter. Moisture can freeze and lead to cracked or broken containers.

There was a time not that long ago when designers were tearing out anything terracotta-colored, whether it was tile, painted walls or upholstered furniture. A darling hue of the ’80s, the brownish ...