Brighten a shady patio or windowsill with coral bells, a perennial that's well-loved for its vibrant foliage and delicate ...

The Danish brand’s range of pots are available in raw terracotta and glazed ceramic or stone finishes – terracotta being ...

And remember, it's far easier to take care of a few large containers than many smaller ones. Plastic or clay pots, tubs, half whiskey barrels or other containers may be purchased.

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.

In clay pots, plants simply grow more quickly and in better health than in other container types. “With soil, quality costs, so don’t go for the cheapest product,” the author advises.

I was introduced to clay pot irrigation through a 2,000-year-old Chinese agricultural extension book by Fan Shengzhi, a skilled agronomist and scientist who prepared his book at the behest of the ...