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Stop throwing out broken terracotta pots. Here are 10 brilliant hacks to use them around the house

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8. Create Garden Stepping Stones

Embed broken pot pieces into wet cement to make unique stepping stones that add personality to your garden paths.


9. Decorative Wall Art

Glue broken terracotta pieces to a wooden frame or board for an eye-catching, textured wall decoration—perfect for indoor or outdoor spaces.


10. Mini Herb Pots

If the pot’s rim is still intact, use the larger broken pieces as mini pots for starting seeds or small herbs on windowsills.


Final Thoughts

Broken terracotta pots don’t need to end up in the landfill. With a little creativity, these humble fragments can be transformed into beautiful and useful items that enhance your home and garden. Not only do these hacks save money, but they also reduce waste and celebrate the natural charm of terracotta.

Next time you spot a broken pot, remember—there’s more life ahead for those shards than you might think!


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