Clay planters have been used for thousands of years, and they weren’t just for plants. The actual name “terra cotta” means baked clay and has been used to cook food in regions all over the world. People are now rediscovering large clay planters for a variety of uses.
Keeping Warm Outside
During the fall and winter months, you want to enjoy the beauty of nature by watching the changing colors of leaves and peaceful whiteness of snow but not necessarily deal with the dropping temperatures that comes with the changes of the seasons. Creating a fire pit by using a large clay planter creates warmth and is naturally heat safe.
Year-Round Outdoor Cooking
By incorporating large clay planters into your backyard scenery, you have a natural look and a year-round grill or cooking device. All you need to cook burgers or your favorite foods is a grill grate to place on top of the clay planter. You can also bake pizza outdoors by using a pizza stone on top of the grill grate. Roasting corn and other veggies, as well as burgers, can be a fun outdoor experience. For a fun dessert, how about roasting marshmallows or making s’mores to end the perfect day?
Keeping Drinks Cold
Throwing a party of epic proportions can be stressful. There are so many things to plan like the décor, the food and the beverages. This is when using large clay pots can help de-stress your party planning. Designate different large clay planters for bottles of soda pop, bottles of beer, bottles of wine coolers and bottles of juice. This makes it easy for individuals to find their favorite beverage.
Bird Friendly Bath
Using a large clay pot with plants that attract birds and butterflies and adding a smaller pot to the center for a bath, you have made the bird bath a visually appealing spot for birds and butterflies, as well as created a great space to watch birds and study butterflies. Make sure you have your camera nearby.
To learn more about the versatility of clay planters to enhance your home, visit the Tuscan Imports website.