Pottery Questions

Decorative pot sizes are usually measured in the total diameter of the top of the pot. Pots range in size from 2” in diameter, all the way up to 48” in diameter.

If you are repotting one plant, we recommend choosing a pot the next size bigger. So, for a house plant in a 4” nursery pot, choose a 6” decorative pot to replant it in.

The average houseplant or annual pot outside needs good drainage. The soil in the pot should feel moist after watering, but not have pooled water on the soil surface. There are some special cases- carnivorous plants for instance, like to be soaking wet, and want little to no drainage at all. Cacti on the other hand want very little water and should have very fast draining soil.

Pottery for depends on the houseplant. For plants which like to be drier at the root, such as: palms, citrus, succulents, and cacti, use an unglazed terracotta pot. For houseplants, like our many tropicals, which enjoy a moister condition at the root, think about glazed ceramic or plastic. If you are growing African Violets, bonsai, or orchids, we have specialty pots just for them.

Glazed clay, thin-walled plastic, as well cement items (pots, planters, statuary, and fountains) all need to be kept out of the freeze/thaw cycle of late Autumn and Early Spring, in order to prevent cracking. Remove any annuals from the pot, lower the...

Yes, there are pots that can stay outside year-round. If you are looking for planters which can be set outside even in winter, take a look at Gertens’ assortment of wooden barrels, cast iron, and Crescent double walled plastic as possible options for all year decorating!

The type of soil to use will vary depending on the plants you wish to grow in the pot. Most of our houseplants and annuals will be very happy with our Green Loon potting soil or our Premium Container Mix. However, special types of plants need special...

For most pots, warm water, a gentle dish soap, and a plastic scrub brush will clean off any dirt from the pots. If you have hard water stains, a mix of ½ cup household vinegar in ½ gallon water will help to remove those tough white rings. A warm water...

Water the plant to be transplanted thoroughly. Next lay the plant on its side over some newspaper. Slide the plant out of its’ pot. Gently loosen any rootbound roots, tearing them apart. Next fill in your new pot partially, with your selected soil. Place your plant in its new pot and fill in the around the roots. Gently pat the soil down and water the new pot thoroughly.

Plastic pots are inexpensive, some in a huge range of sizes and colors, remain relatively cool throughout the growing season, and have excellent water retention. Terra Cotta pots are also more budget friendly and are...