You work hard on your landscaping for a yard that’s the envy of the neighborhood. However, air conditioning, pool equipment and trash cans are ruining your look. Since there is no such thing as concealment gear for outdoor equipment, you have to find other ways to camouflage them that doesn’t detract from the look you want to achieve. Read on for ideas.
Shrubs
Whether you like formal, manicured shrubbery or more free-form styles like spirea, there are plenty of options that can provide a visual barrier around your unsightly equipment. The best options are evergreen so you have year-round coverage. Pay attention to the mature size of any foliage, as you don’t want it to grow into or over the machinery.
Fence
Try building a small fence section to hide trash cans or other unsightly items behind when you aren’t using them. Use a wooden slat privacy fence for the most coverage. Be sure to leave enough room between the wall and the machinery or equipment to allow maintenance, if necessary.
Shed
If you have nowhere to put your trash cans, lawnmowers or other tools, a small shed can be the ideal solution. Keep the door wide enough to store …