How Do You Restore A Broken Flowerpot?
What do you do with a cracked flowerpot? Well, you could smash it into shards and use the pieces as drainage aids in other containers– or you could repair it so it’s good as new (maybe better, if you like a well-used look in your garden). Step 1 If the clay has cracked but not broken all the way through, wrap rust-proof wire around the pot, just under the rim, and twist the ends together. Step 2 For a broken pot, brush all the soil from the broken pieces, and make sure the edges are clean and dry. Step 3 Apply a waterproof two-part epoxy resin according to the manufacturer’s directions. (Use one that’s formulated to work on terracotta, or whatever material your pot is made of.) Step 4 Press the pieces together and wipe away any excess epoxy. Step 5 Wrap twine around the pot. Then tighten the pressure by stuffing rags or newspaper between the pot and the twine. Step 6 Let the epoxy dry thoroughly before adding soil and plants. (Check the directions for exact timing.) When the epoxy has
