Some years ago I swore off clay pots in my landscaping layout. My reason for this is: In our dry climate, small clay pots dry out “before you can put the hose away” – especially the unglazed ones. Glazed pots fare a little better, but beware of the darker colors as they absorb radiant heat and can cook plant roots if they are in full sun all day.
I still like the look of unglazed clay pots, especially in groups with the largest in the center, or large-to-small arrangement. The “Italian style” pots with the thicker rounded rims are my favorites. Hmmmm… now I’m talking about “my favorite unglazed pots”! What convinced me to use them again after I had sworn off?
