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Weatherproofing Terra Cotta Pots

alameda/zone 8/East Texas

4 years ago

I have several terra cotta pots that I have previously kept in the greenhouse during winter. I live 2 hours NE from Houston - our winters can get to 22 degrees - last year's "Snowmageddon" we got to 2. I have one pot in particular that is beautiful, a really large pot with a diameter of about 3 feet. I have just used it for decoration as I am afraid to put soil in it and have it crack during winter. It stays out all year as its too heavy to move but I would really like to plant something in it and have it protected to survive winter without cracking. Can anyone suggest a way to protect terra cotta pots so that they can remain out and planted during winter? I know to elevate the pots to keep them off the ground - but am afraid to plant this large pot only to have it crack in winter. Appreciate any suggestions!

Judith

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floral_uk z.8/9 SW UK
4 years ago
Could you find a pot which would fit inside it and which could be lifted out in winter? Then you could store it empty.
alameda/zone 8/East Texas
Original Author
4 years ago
One pot is really huge - diameter about 3+ feet and an unusual shape - the other I want to put in front of my garden cottage and use pansies in for winter and it also would be hard to find a pot to put inside. It will be too heavy with soil and too far away from the greenhouse to transport, so really looking to winterize them. The large pot is fine as long as it sits empty - have been afraid to put soil in it and have it crack......hence, the question about winterizing.
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