Terracotta pots have stood the test of time as a gardener's best friend, but before you rush to add them to your plant ...

Terracotta pots are beautiful, but prone to cracking. Here's how to prevent them from cracking, ... but it also comes in a two-quart size for $149 as well if you want it a bit smaller.

Terra-cotta pots, while attractive and affordable, tend to dry soil quickly due to their porous nature. ... My pot is quite large, so I needed two standard-size garbage bags.

Terracotta pots. Clay pots are porous: air can get to the roots and water evaporates quickly. They dry out fast, especially in full sun. They're heavy and break if left out in winter.

SERIES 35 | Episode 31. Terracotta is porous, which allows water to drain quickly, so it’s the perfect material for pot plants that are happy to dry out a little more, such as succulents.