It might be a traditional classic, but decorating with terracotta pots is the way designers are transforming today's outdoor spaces into on-trend, serene retreats. Patinated or antique terracotta pots ...

As you're preparing for the next growing season, don't neglect gardening equipment and planter maintenance. While plastic planters are pretty easy to clean, terracotta pots may require a bit more time ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." While there are many free benefits to gardening—exercise, Vitamin D, reducing stress, connecting with ...

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 ...

These cute cactus cupcakes are a lot easier to handle than their prickly look-alikes. Chocolate cake is baked in terra-cotta pots and then topped with cookie crumb dirt and a fudgy, chocolate-filled ...

Don't have space for a huge garden? Growing container beans to pick all season long is easier than you think, as long as you get a few key conditions right.