Well, let me tell you about these here porcelain flowerpots, ya know, the ones them city folks are always goin’ on about. I seen ’em at the market, all shiny and smooth. Folks say they’re real fancy, but I just think they’re purdy, kinda like a good Sunday dress.
First off, you gotta think about where you gonna put this flowerpot. I mean, is it goin’ in the house? On the porch? Maybe even out in the garden? See, if it’s inside, you want somethin’ that matches yer stuff. Ya know, like the curtains or that there sofa cover your daughter got ya last Christmas. Matching colors, that’s what they call it. If it’s outside, well, then it gotta be tough. The sun can be mean, and the rain ain’t always gentle, ya hear?
Now, let’s talk about size. Don’t go gettin’ one of them itty-bitty ones if you plannin’ on plantin’ a big ol’ tomato plant. It just ain’t right. That plant’s gonna need room to grow, just like them grandkids of mine. They keep eatin’ and eatin’ and gettin’ bigger and bigger! So, you gotta think about what you gonna put in it. A little flower? A big bush? Maybe even some herbs for cookin’. I like to plant some basil and parsley, makes the whole house smell good. And them tomatoes, well, they just taste better when you grow ’em yerself.
- Small pots for small plants.
- Big pots for big plants.
- Don’t mix ’em up, or you’ll have a mess.
Then there’s the drainage. That’s a fancy word for lettin’ the water out. You don’t want your plant sittin’ in a puddle, do ya? It’ll get all soggy and the roots will rot. Just like them old shoes I left out in the rain last year, all ruined they were. So, make sure there’s a hole in the bottom, or a few little holes, so the water can drain out. And don’t forget to put a little dish under it, to catch the water, unless you want a mess on your floor or your porch.
Some of them flowerpots got these fancy designs on ’em. Flowers, swirls, even little birds. They’re right purdy, but they don’t make the plant grow any better, ya know. It’s like puttin’ lipstick on a pig, as my old man used to say. But if you like it, that’s all that matters. I seen some with just plain colors, too. White, blue, green, even red. Pick one that makes you happy. That’s what I always say.
Now, where can you get these here porcelain flowerpots? Well, you can go to the store, like everyone else. They got all kinds there, all shapes and sizes. And they’ll charge you an arm and a leg for ‘em, too. Or you can go to a flea market, or a yard sale. Sometimes you can find a real bargain there. And sometimes, you just gotta ask around. Maybe your neighbor’s got an extra one they don’t need. You never know till you ask.
And don’t forget, you gotta take care of these flowerpots. They ain’t indestructible. Don’t go droppin’ ’em, or they’ll break. And you gotta clean ’em once in a while, too. Just wipe ’em down with a damp cloth. Nothin’ fancy. Just keep ’em lookin’ nice.
Porcelain plant pots, ceramic planter, whatever you wanna call ‘em, they’re all pretty much the same. Just a place to put your plants, so they can grow and be happy. And if you take care of them, they’ll last a long time. Just like a good pair of work boots. You take care of ’em, and they’ll take care of you.
And here’s somethin’ else to think about. You can get these flowerpots with saucers, ya know, little plates that go underneath to catch the water. That’s a good idea, keeps things neat and tidy. And you can get ‘em with drainage holes, like I said before, that’s real important. You don’t want them plants gettin’ waterlogged.
I saw some advertised online too, said you could get free shipping on some of ‘em. That’s a good deal, considerin’ how heavy them things can be. But I don’t know much about that internet stuff, seems kinda complicated to me. I’d rather just go to the store and see what I’m gettin’. That way, you can touch it, feel it, make sure it’s good and sturdy.
So there ya have it. Everything you ever wanted to know about porcelain flowerpots, and probably a whole lot more you didn’t wanna know. Just remember, pick one you like, make sure it’s got a drainage hole, and take care of it. And your plants will be happy, and you’ll be happy too.
