Question

My terracotta pots are all cracking after the winter (they weren't even cheap ones). Any ideas to save them? I was thinking winding natural coloured rope round the top to the base but this could get pricey. Any other ideas?  

Answer 1

Same happened to most of mine. Tried to move some but they broke apart into big pieces so I chucked them and got some large fabric beds instead.  

Comments

@laudable what are fabric beds?  

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@laudable it's a shame, because I like them, they weren't cheap and plants starting to come in again this year.  

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It's a raised bed or pot made from a fabric material that allows great aeration.  

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@laudable I like that. My pots are on steps but I have space elsewhere for this :)

Answer 2

Use the broken bits to put in the bottem of pots to help with drainage x

Comments

@lamson39 yup, collection of bits underway :)

Answer 3

The joys of terracotta pots on the ground  maybe feet under them next time

Comments

@weathertight ah, is that what's happened. They are on my back steps and thought they were protected. Good tip. I will try that with the ones that have survived.