Clay is traditional but tends to crack if left out in the winter. If you live in an apartment and don't have a potting shed, the new plastic terra-cotta imitations might be the right choice. We saw these in Florence with their Tuscan designs and you could hardly tell the difference from the traditional red clay ones. The best plastic versions are pretty expensive, often as much as clay, but they will last forever and you can leave them outside all season. As they are becoming more popular, cheaper versions can be found at many nurseries in the spring.
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