Back in the day, chimney pots — terra cotta structures that fit over chimneys — served mostly utilitarian purposes. The added height improved a chimney’s draft and helped keep soot from coal-burning ...

Like many objects of value, terra cotta pots take on character as they age. The clay darkens, assuming a whitish cast from fertilizers and the minerals in water. When kept in the shade and watered ...

Are you a container gardener? Then check out this deal from Old Time Pottery. This week through June 5 they have a set of 3 terra cotta pots for only $5. You'll get a large, medium and small. Also you ...

When it comes to buying pots for your plants, you have to think like Goldilocks. The container you choose should be just the right size. “You don’t want to oversize the pot for the plant,” said Lou ...