When it comes to choosing the right plant pots for your indoor or outdoor garden, natural terracotta plant pots and planters are a popular choice among gardening enthusiasts. Natural terracotta pots add real warmth and character to a patio or terrace, with a romantic vintage look that is hard to beat. But what else makes these pots so special besides their obvious beauty, let's explore the benefits of using natural terracotta plant pots for your greenery.

1. Excellent Drainage

Natural terracotta plant pots are porous, allowing for better airflow to the roots of your plants. This porous quality also helps in preventing overwatering by allowing excess moisture to evaporate through the walls of the pot. As a result, your plants are less likely to suffer from root rot, promoting healthier growth.

2. Temperature Regulation

One of the unique properties of terracotta is its ability to regulate the temperature of the soil. During hot weather, terracotta plant pots help to keep the soil cool, preventing the roots from overheating. In colder temperatures, the pots provide insulation, protecting the roots from frost damage. This natural temperature regulation is beneficial for the overall health of your plants.

3. Aesthetic Appeal

The simple elegance of a terracotta planter against contrasting greenery and garden furniture is a thing of beauty. Most of our pots have an aged finish to give them a vintage or aged look so you really can create an authentic Mediterranean garden in our green and pleasant land. Terracotta pots come in all shapes and sizes from shallow planters which are ideal for Spring bulbs on tables or our hanging terracotta pots which look stunning when several are hung on a garden wall or fence. Nothing beats a greenhouse packed full of vintage looking terracotta pots... a gardeners heaven! 

4. Environmental Impact

Many of our terracotta plant pots and planters are hand made in Vietnam, these pots are made in an environmentally friendly and sustainable way without the need for any toxic chemicals, their production support small local business and local charities Terracotta literally means "baked earth" in Italian, it is a natural product that is 100% biodegradable so no nasties are used in the production or when it is eventually disposed of.