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 ...

Like many objects of value, terra cotta pots take on character as they age. The clay darkens, assuming a whitish cast from fertilizers and the minerals in water. When kept in the shade and watered ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." My yard and garden are very small so using pots for gardening is a must. Whether it's flowers or ...

Back in the day, chimney pots — terra cotta structures that fit over chimneys — served mostly utilitarian purposes. The added height improved a chimney’s draft and helped keep soot from coal-burning ...

While there's still plenty of winter squash growing in the patch and the mums haven't even fully bloomed yet, we're getting close to the season when it's time to start winterizing your garden. Part of ...