Here’s what to know. In short, pre-soaking terra cotta pots does so little that it’s not worth your time or the extra water. Here’s how Clive Harris, the creator of DIY Garden, described it ...

Living in a city means my gardening is primarily done in terracotta pots and planters. I don’t have a large yard or any ...

For $75, you can get a large terra cotta planter, enough for a mini-vegetable garden right there on your deck. Of course, what they don’t tell you is that clay will shatter in subfreezing weather.