COST OF LIVING OVERVIEW : Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Springfield, Illinois is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Springfield, Illinois is more expensive. Springfield, Illinois cost of living is 83.30. Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Terra-cotta pots are porous, meaning liquids and small particles travel through the material when it is wet. Water traveling through the pot carries with it salts and minerals from the soil within, leaving white, chalky areas on the outside of the pot.
Now for a few more tips when painting terra cotta: Apply when temperatures are between 45 and 85 degrees F. Do not expose to moisture for 72 hours after painting (yes this means DO NOT PLANT for 72 hours after painting). Paint terra cotta inside and out to gain the benefit of retained moisture in your pots. If you do not paint the inside and you place a plant in your pot, the water will seep through the pot and make your paint bubble up on the outside. Do not use inside bird baths or fountains. If you remember those tips, you should be ready to paint your own terra cotta pots for some gorgeous outdoor dÃ©cor.