Terra Cotta Planter Ideas • Garden Outline

Hello and welcome to our Garden Outline of terra cotta planter ideas. Below you will find a summary of the benefits, main options and some design ideas we handpicked for you along with beautiful photos. Enjoy!

What are the benefits of terra cotta planters?

Classic look which becomes more beautiful as it weathers
Relatively inexpensive, especially if unglazed
Comes in many styles and shapes
Clay is a porous and thick material which helps with drainage and insulation

What are the main options for terra cotta planters?

Style: classic, rustic, roman, venetian, engraved, mediterranean, greek-inspired
Types: jar, window box, rolled rim, tree pot, bulb, azalea, garden bowl, standard, villa, regular banded, tall, half round, strawberry pot
Plays well with others: mix & match, glazed ceramic planters, stone planters

What follows are beautiful photos of terra cotta planters along with design ideas we thought may be of interest to you. For even more planter ideas, take a look at planter ideas that will fit in with plenty of settings and styles. If you are looking to touch up a particular space, try Patio Planter Ideas, Planter Ideas and Fence Planters Ideas. If you’re looking for a planter that has that special look, try Antique Planter Ideas, Wheelbarrow Planter Ideas, Rustic Wagon Planter Ideas, Barrel Planter Ideas and Recycled Planter Ideas. Enjoy and happy home decorating!

1. Stump Support

standard, azalea, and tall terracotta pots on tree stump plant stand with pot arrangement from small to tall and wild violets and daisies — Zillow

Points of Interest ● standard, azalea, and tall terracotta pots ● tree stump plant stand ● pot arrangement from small to tall ● wild violets and daisies

2. Retractable Awning

hand-designed and rolled rim pots and arch and columns entryways with built-in stacked stone bench and patio retractable awning and stone and pebble patio flooring — Zillow

Points of Interest ● hand-designed and rolled rim pots ● arch and columns entryways ● built-in stacked stone bench ● patio retractable awning ● stone and pebble patio flooring

3. All Strung Up

small clay pots hung by strings on wooden roof top deck with plexiglass railing and wooden crates repurposed as coffee table with salvaged wooden tray used as planter box — Zillow

Points of Interest ● small clay pots hung by strings ● wooden roof top deck ● plexiglass railing ● wooden crates repurposed as coffee table ● salvaged wooden tray used as planter box

4. Aged Minis

Points of Interest ● aged hanging mini pots ● standard rolled rim medium-sized pots ● terra cotta roof tiles ● concrete patio floor ● chain drain

5. Bell Pepper Shapes

Points of Interest ● large bell pepper shaped planters ● raised garden bed with log edging ● DIY slatted wood fence ● chicken wire netting ● pansy flowers

6. Horizontal Slatted Fence

large terra cotta garden bowl with cactus and twin fluted resin square planters with succulents and stained horizontal slatted wood fence with concrete paving stones — Zillow

Points of Interest ● large terra cotta garden bowl with cactus ● twin fluted resin square planters with succulents ● stained horizontal slatted wood fence ● concrete paving stones

7. Weathered Clay

Points of Interest ● string-tied weathered terra cotta pitchers and glasses ● brass round tray ● rattan basketweave decorative wall accent ● weathered hardwood table