3 Tips for Using Terracotta Pots

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3 Tips for Using Terracotta Pots

01 Soak your pot 02 Use a coffee filter 03 Use a plastic saucer under your pot Yellow Heart Yellow Heart Yellow Heart Learn More

Soak Your Pots

01 Soak your terracotta pots in the sink for at least 30 minutes before using them. This will keep the pot from stealing water from your plants.

Use a Coffee Filter

Put a coffee filter in the bottom of the pot to cover the drainage hole and keep soil from falling out.

Use a Plastic Saucer

03 Terracotta saucers will leak and ruin some surfaces, so use a plastic saucer with your terracotta pots. Learn More