With skills slowly improving, I'm now propagating a couple of hundred tree and shrub clippings every year. They usually spend fall and winter in an unheated greenhouse, to extend the growing season and protect from animal damage.

In many cases, I keep them potted for another year before planting out or giving away. Big problem is root damage from sun heat.

Setting pots out in groups helps, but the front row is exposed - and the middle ones are harder to reach for watering and weeding. Setting them in wood chips is not practical for several reasons. I've tried laying boards in front, which sort of works but is ugly and inconvenient.

Can anyone here please suggest a solution that's effective, not too inconvenient when moving pots around, and reasonably attractive?

Thanks-

Chelydra