Terracotta is a type of earthenware, made from natural clay that ... well and allow to air dry completely before using again. Terracotta pots can be more than just practical plant holders.

Terra-cotta pots are a longtime favorite of gardeners and growers because they regulate moisture and permit air circulation around plant roots, preventing root rot. Heavy clay pots act as insulation ...

Fashion editor Harriet Davey talks us through her new-found lockdown talent: making candle holders, vases and planters from air dry clay ... top of your plant pot) onto the clay.