Terra-cotta pots are made from iron-rich, unglazed earthenware clay. The iron gives them their distinctive red color, and ...

Terra cotta planters are a classic garden staple, but the porous, moisture-wicking nature of these pots raise some questions about potential mold growth.

What you need to know about clay pots There are several types of clay pots, each with its own set of attributes.Earthenware, which can be glazed, partially glazed, or unglazed, and is sometimes ...

Seibert & Rice assures that its high-fired terra cotta pots, which are made of special iron-and-calcium-rich clay from Impruneta, Italy, can stay outdoors even fully planted, ...

Bazik likes terra-cotta, as the store name SarahCotta suggests. (The store’s co-owner, Bazik’s wife, is named Sarah.) Terra-cotta pots are porous and most have drainage holes.

Terra cotta pots I have left outside for the winter have all eventually cracked and become unusable. If you must store your terra cotta pots outside, stack them upside down and elevate them off ...

A great idea for redoing your terra-cotta pots is to design them into French-inspired decor. This cute Mod Podged design comes from Laurie at Heaven’s Walk. Use it in your garden for a unique ...

Clay Pot Ginger Pork with Figs, fennel & Gojiberries as seen in San Francisco, California on Wednesday, December 28, 2011. Food styled by Sunny Liu. Craig Lee/Special to The Chronicle.