Large terracotta clay pots can be used for container gardening. Many people want to start off with a small pot garden. However, there is no rule that says you have to start off with small plants. It is important to make sure that your choice of plant will grow well in the environment in which you are planting it. When you have a large Terra cotta pot garden you can have an easy time of selecting and planting various plants.
For container gardening you do not have to use the best pot you can get your hands on. You can use whatever pot you like as long as you plant the soil correctly. In most cases plastic potting soil is good enough for container planting. If you are interested in planting fruit trees or flowers, you may be better off using a glazed ceramic pot rather than a plastic pot. Clay tends to retain more moisture than plastic does and using a glazed ceramic pot will ensure that you don’t end up with water logged plants due to the lack of proper drainage.
When you are choosing containers for your plants it is a good idea to look at what you are going to plant. If you only intend on putting a few different varieties of plants in your pot, you can get a really cute and attractive pot without spending much money. If you are going to be planting many different kinds of plants you will probably want to spend more money on a nice pot. Terra cotta clay is a great material to use in pot making.
Once you have selected the type of pot that you would like to use you need to look at how much space you have available for planting. If you are only able to plant a few small plants in a small container you may want to think about purchasing a larger Terra cotta pot. Terra cotta pots are usually larger and are able to house more plants. If you are going to be growing a large number of plants you should probably think about investing in a large pot rather than a small one.
The next thing that you will need to keep in mind when purchasing clay pots is what type of soil you will be using. Most clay pots are designed for loose soil. If you live in an area where it is very hot or where you regularly soak the soil, you will want to purchase a pot that has a drip ring. This is placed on the top of the pot so that excess water will drain out of the soil and into the drainage hole on top of the pot.
Terra cotta pots also come in two basic shapes. There is the rounded or conical shape and there is the square or rectangular shape. The rounded shape will be easier to work with when potting soil for your plants. If you have a pot full of soil, it can sometimes be hard to get it out. The rectangular shaped pot will be easier to pot since the sides will be conical.
The size of the pot that you select will depend upon what kind of plant you are growing and how much you want to grow. Larger pots are easier to make but it is also important not to select a pot that is too small or too large for your plant. If you are only growing a few plants you may not be concerned about the overall size of the pot. If you are planning on growing a garden full of plants you may want to select a larger pot. Large clay pots can hold up to seventy pounds of soil.
You may want to select a few different pots before deciding which one to purchase. Terra cotta pots come in a variety of colors, sizes, shapes and designs. Once you have decided what type of pot you would like to purchase you can go online and locate the best prices available. Online stores typically offer a better selection, more choices in style, price and quality of the clay pots and other plant supplies. You can also shop in your local area if there is a store that carries the pots you are interested in.