The Garden Journal

The Hidden Benefits of Using Egg Shells in Your Garden Pots
The Hidden Benefits of Using Egg Shells in Your Garden Pots
Apr 3, 2025by Claire Hurst
Transform your garden and garden pots with crushed eggshells, an organic, calcium-rich additive that boosts soil nutrition and deters pests. Learn how to use eggshells for seed germination, natural fertilizer, and sustainable composting.
How to Age or Colour Your Terracotta Pots
How to Age or Colour Your Terracotta Pots
May 11, 2021by Claire Hurst
Turning a new terracotta pot into an old gem is easy. Find out how to give pots an aged appearance with a natural looking time worn patina with our guide.

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Close-up of the wooden tabletop showing its smooth finish and integrated parasol hole for sun protection on warmer days.
Repton Classic Picnic
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Repton Classic Corner Garden Furniture Set – a wooden outdoor corner sofa with beige cushions, designed for patios and stylish garden seating. This weather-resistant L-shaped sofa set includes a matching wooden coffee table, perfect for outdoor lounging and alfresco gatherings.
Repton Classic Wooden Garden Coffee Table with a slatted design, part of the Repton Corner Garden Furniture Set. Styled on a stone patio with two glasses of white wine and a bowl of snacks, this weather-resistant outdoor table complements modern patio and garden seating areas.
Repton Classic Corner
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Large Italian Terracotta Oricio Jar Planter in a Mediterranean patio planted with rosemary
Pair of handcrafted Italian terracotta garden pots in two sizes, made from authentic Galestro clay, perfect for Mediterranean-style outdoor spaces in the UK
50cm 60cm
Palermo Oricio
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The Repton Wooden Lounge Set, featuring a two-seater sofa, two armchairs, and a matching coffee table in a weathered grey finish. The outdoor seating set includes comfortable beige cushions and is arranged on a stone patio against a rustic brick wall with lush greenery. Designed for stylish and relaxing garden lounging.
Close-up of the Repton Wooden Lounge Armchair, featuring a slatted backrest, curved armrests, and a weathered grey finish. The chair includes a plush beige cushion for added comfort, making it an elegant and durable choice for outdoor patio and garden seating. Positioned against a rustic brick wall on a stone-paved surface.
Repton Classic Sofa
Garden Furniture Set
Eris Ancient Glazed Stone Plant Pots in weathered turquoise and grey, styled with ornamental grasses on a modern patio for a Mediterranean-inspired garden look.
Close-up of the Eris Ancient Glazed Stone Plant Pot’s hand-finished salt glaze, highlighting its organic weathered texture and natural stone-inspired tones.
57cm 72cm
Eris Ancient Stone
Glazed Plant Pot
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Large terracotta pot with a delicate floral garland design, hand-finished with a slightly weathered appearance. The pot has a softly tapered shape, a wide rim, and is placed outdoors with plants growing inside, against a stone wall backdrop.
Close-up of the rim of the Lena Terracotta Pot, showcasing the detailed floral garland design and the soft, slightly weathered texture of the clay, emphasizing the artisanal craftsmanship.
Lena Large
Terracotta Plant Pot
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Authentic italian terracotta galestro plant pot with a robust barrel shape and timeless detailing. Planted with an olive tree on a buff coloured UK garden patio
A pair of barrel shaped italian terracotta plant pots, one planted with a thick trunked olive tree, sat on a Mediterranean patio
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Lucca Large
Italian Terracotta Plant Pot
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Large Italian terracotta urn plant pot with a classic festoon and fleur de lis detailing, crafted from premium clay for an elegant garden feature in the UK
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42cm 52cm 62cm
Messina Large
Italian Terracotta Plant Pot
Tall contemporary metal planter with a sleek matte grey finish, styled with a tree on a modern patio for a minimalist outdoor aesthetic.
Set of tall grey metal planters displayed outside a contemporary home, ideal for statement trees and outdoor greenery.
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Large Italian Terracotta Trough Windowsill Planter filled with fragrant rosemary, and positioned in a sunny place on a Mediterranean patio
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70cm 80cm
Fiorella Large
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Lucie Large
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Full view of the Amara Terracotta Pot, featuring a classic, elegant design with subtle texture and a light terracotta finish. Ideal for enhancing gardens and outdoor spaces with its sophisticated appearance.
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Amara Large
Terracotta Plant Pot
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Large Italian Terracotta Square Garden Planter positioned in a sunny place on a Mediterranean patio
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60cm 70cm
Rosetta Square
Italian Terracotta Plant Pot
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Full view of the Sienna Terracotta Pot, featuring a distinctive design with an elegant, textured finish. The pot's light terracotta colour and timeless shape make it a perfect addition to any garden, patio, or outdoor area.
Close-up of the rim of the Sienna Terracotta Pot, showcasing its detailed texture and smooth edges that add to the pot's refined and artisan look.
Sienna Large
Terracotta Plant Pot