Welcoming pots

Notice the fabulous glazed pots in front of my house in the header? They are about 4 feet tall and a have a beautiful copper glaze that sparkles when the sun shines on it. The 3 pots were perfect to hide the view under the house. In the header photo you can see them planted with lettuce for the winter.
Well, last year the cows were grazing around the house. Yes, we have a herd of about 6 to 8 cows and calves and they are the lawn crew. But they are clumsy and they ran into one of our gorgeous pots and broke it. My heart broke with it. The remaining 2 pots just aren't quite right and I haven't been able to find a replacement for the broken pot.
We keep trying different plantings in the pots. Here is the newest look: upright yews with Marengo ivy trailing out the sides. We will plant some flowering annual in the center when the weather warms up a little.

You can see our dog Annie on the porch. A rescue with bad arthritis and coarse hair, but a sweetie.