An olla is a great way to keep your plants watered.

To make your own, all you need is a terracotta pot.

Here’s how to do it and what to buy.

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Ollas are a great way to keep your plants watered.

Stick some from the inside and outside for a proper seal, she says.

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Terracotta is quite sturdy and will survive its time in the ground.

you might use large pots in an outdoor garden.

you’ve got the option to use smaller ollas in potted indoor plants as well.

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Then refill the pot, as needed.

Over time, the roots of the plant will grown around the olla.

Ollas provide efficiency in watering plants, and they can combat water runoff and extreme evaporation, she says.

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