Landscape ideas to cover utility boxes

Most of the utility boxes in our yards are built-in and cannot be transferred. To cover them up, we must resort to creative ways. One of these ways is to make them a part of the yard landscaping.

One of my favorite combination of plants to hide the utility boxes is a mix of flowers that bloom at different times of the year, and a feather reed grass that provides a nice backdrop. Now, this combination also dies to the ground in winter so if you really wanted to hide a utility box you could use an evergreen shrub, but nevertheless over the years I found this combination works really well together: Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Karl Foerster' feather reed grass Iris sibirica - Siberian Iris…

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Way to disguise those lovely utility boxes

What do you do to hide utility boxes sticking up in the front lawn? Nothing that you want to risk being chainsawed down if utility crews need to get into the box.

Cover up an AC unit, utility boxes, and other outdoor fixtures with these 13 ways to hide outdoor eyesores and improve your curb appeal! These easy DIY ideas can make a big difference in the look of your home by covering up big, unsightly utilities. Find inspiration for your home today!

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Creative Landscaping Ideas to Hide Utility Boxes Discover innovative landscaping ideas to hide utility boxes, transforming eyesores into garden charm. Get tips to beautify your outdoor space with ease!

Are your utility boxes/meters visible on the side of your house? Have you built a 'privacy' screen or box for them? Our utility boxes and gas meter are on the West side of our house. Do we go over there a lot? No. Do I like the look of them? No. I'm not even sure if they are very visible to the drivers who pass by on their way down the street. But, I do see them when I am mowing or pulling weeds and they bug me. Utility boxes So, I decided to start with the utility boxes and attempt…

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My neighborhood unfortunately was built with unsightly electrical boxes in both front & back yards. I don’t have one in my yard, but my next door neighbor does.I planted ornamental grasses & Russian sage to improve the view, but that only helps in Spring & Summer.Since I’m replacing my fence soon, I thought I’d try repurposing some of the boards. Measure To start I measured the height and width of each side of the electrical box. I added 3" to each side to account for joining the se…

Hiding those utility boxes