Cloncaw's Journal

That fits in there very nicely and the walls should give it protection from the wind.

I share your feelings about the plastic pots but I find they have two advantages - firstly they are easier (lighter) to move about when planted and secondly they resist the frost much better. Even my frost-resistant pots have all been damaged this year.

How old is that Yew? I'm trying to get a feel for what is meant when they say "slow growing" :-)

I decided that it was a case of using these planters I may try to put other pots around them to blend in or else plant trailing plants that'll disguise them a bit. I do plan to buy more Bill and Ben type pots as I call them as they have so far survived the freezes of last two winters. The yew I think is here about 3 years and was bought in Lidl not that expensive so watch out for them think it cost about €15.

If you want to get rid of the 'plastic' look, could you roughen them up maybe with a bit of sandpaper? Good to see your Yew in its new home.

Fits in well in that corner.

Looking very well there.