Clay pots truly have a way of elevating and uplifting outdoor decor. It's a timeless classic with homely rustic tones of terracotta, which pairs beautifully with the bright green foliage gracing your ...

Ponggal, the traditional Tamil harvest festival symbolising gratitude to nature and the sun for a bountiful yield, is closely ...

Clay cooking pots have been around for thousands of years, and they’re still a great idea. Like cooking in parchment, cooking in clay containers allows whole poultry and other foods to bake in their ...

Now that daytime temperatures are once again in the 90s, it's time to think about ways to conserve moisture in your potted patio plants. The best way to avoid sudden plant death from dehydration is to ...

Choosing the right containers for your plants is as important as selecting the correct plants for your home and garden. Choosing the right pots can be as important as choosing the right plants ...

Q: There's a whitish scum on the outside of my clay containers. Will it be harmful to new plants placed in these pots? — D.T., Houston A: That's likely mineral buildup from fertilizer and our alkaline ...

Before electricity and plastic, fruit still had to survive the winter. Hermits relied on clay containers and simple ...

Being a gardener usually, in some form or another, involves pottery. Whether to use plastic or clay pots is sometimes a question asked by new gardeners. I find the answer is a matter of taste, but ...