Transform Terra-Cotta Flowerpots

Step-by-Step

Step 1: Wash pot and remove dust and dirt. Dry completely.

Step 2: Use a paintbrush to apply at least one coat of concrete waterproofing sealer to the interior of the pot. Allow to dry.

Step 3: Apply the first coat of paint to the pot's exterior, and dry for 24 hours.

Shown here: Keep it evergreen with miniature cypress trees, such as (from left) False Cypress (Chamaecyparis lawsoniana) ‘Ellwoodii,’ Garden Cypress, and Italian Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens).