7 Clever Things to Do With a Broken Terracotta Pot
Give it a second life instead of tossing it in the trash.
By Lauren Piro
Give it a second life instead of tossing it in the trash.
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Mark Your Garden
The curves of cast-aside pot rims plant perfectly into soil to label herbs or veggies in your backyard plot.
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Build a Toad House
Flipped upside down, a planter with a missing chunk turns into a home sweet home for toads. They're attracted to the extra shelter (try adding a water dish, too), and will help keep pests, like slugs, at bay. See more at The Home and Garden Cafe »
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Top Off Your Soil
Terracotta shards can keep squirrels and other critters from digging through your container gardens. See more at Garden Gate »
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Design a Fairy Garden
The sky's the limit when designing these miniature vignettes. Start with a base of dirt, moss, and terracotta shard "steps," and then let your imagination guide you. See more at The Magic Onions »
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Create a Spill Pot
Turn a halved pot on its side next to some low-lying blooms to add whimsey to your garden. See more at the Micro Gardener »
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Drain Wisely
Before you start shoveling soil into a pot, line the bottom with a few terracotta pieces. They'll encourage excess water to drain away from the roots, so you don't drown your plants. See more at the Make it Do »
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Light Up
If kitschy crafts are your thing, the interior of a pot can become a cute backdrop for a glowing tea light. See more at Craft Ideas »
Lauren Piro
Senior Web Editor
Overseeing all things home for GoodHousekeeping.com and HouseBeautiful.com, Lauren swoons over midcentury design and employs tough-love approach to decluttering (just throw it away, ladies). She loves anything neon coral, puts bacon on her veggie burgers, and would follow Tina Fey and Amy Poehler to the end of the earth.
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