Using old pottery in the garden

There are many creative ways to give old garden pots a new lease on life. The idea is to give them a new purpose, reduce waste, and add a unique touch to your outdoor space.

How to use old pottery in the garden?

The simplest option is to use them as decorative elements in the garden. Arrange them in surprising or artistic ways to add personality to your outdoor space.

Organize painting workshops with children to personalize them according to your style or a theme you like. In addition to being a fun activity for the whole family, this will allow you to create a personal universe.

Using pottery to make a compost bin

It's also possible to convert them into compost bins. Garden pots can be used as containers to collect organic waste, thus contributing to waste reduction.

A pottery shelf

For larger pots, they can be stacked in combination with wooden planks to create practical garden shelves for storing your small gardening tools or for arranging your seedling pots.A pottery fountainYou can also consider transforming a large pottery into a miniature fountain, by adding a water pump and decorative stones.

A bird shelter or insect hotel

They can also be turned upside down to create shelters for birds, placing food inside to attract them to your garden. For gardeners keen to bring back biodiversity, they can be used to create insect hotels, by stacking pots of different sizes and leaving spaces for insects inside.

Old pottery as drainage

Broken or crushed pieces of terracotta or ceramic pottery offer several uses in the garden. One of their most common uses is to improve soil drainage. By placing a layer of crushed (small pieces) at the bottom of your plant pots, you prevent water from stagnating, which can be beneficial for plants sensitive to excessive moisture.

Pottery labels to mark your plants

Larger pieces of broken pottery can also be used as labels to mark your plants and their names.Pest protectionThis material can also serve as a pest protection. Placing pieces of crushed pottery around your plants can deter pests (such as slugs) from approaching. The jagged edges of the pieces can hinder their movement and cause them to turn back.

Insulation against the cold

In winter, large pieces of broken wood can also insulate potted plants from the cold. By placing them around the pots, you create a protective layer that keeps the roots safe from freezing temperatures.

Mark out the paths in the garden

Another creative use is to incorporate these pieces of pottery into garden path designs. They add a rustic touch to your outdoor space and can be artistically arranged to create unique patterns. Depending on your creativity, you can take this idea to the next level by creating mosaics or sculptures, adding a touch of originality to your spaces.

Supports for climbing plants

Finally, these pieces can serve as support for climbing plants that need a textured surface to cling to. They provide a suitable texture for these plants to curl around and thrive.

Create oyas to irrigate plants

Creating oyas is a great idea for using pottery in your garden in an eco-friendly and efficient way. Oyas are underground irrigation devices made of porous terracotta that slowly release water to plant roots.