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SCENARIO G: UTILITIES
Two design options (Full blend, Partial blend)
CHALLENGES:
• Utility box is not visually pleasing
GOAL:
To create a plant bed around an unsightly
utility to make it blend into the landscape. Be
sure to allow room to access the utility when
the need arises.
Plant Characteristics to Look For:
• Low/medium shrubs
• Simple growth habit
• Soft foliage
• No flowers/bees
• No thorns
Design Solutions:
• Consult with your local utility company
for planting regulations around utilities
Utility box
• Use plants with soft foliage so the
branches can be bent back to allow for
access
• Don’t try to hide the utility but rather try
to make it blend in with the plant bed
Turf
• Consider the mail carrier and meter
reader when selecting plants, avoid
plants that attract stinging insects and
plants with thorns
Sidewalk
Existing Landscape
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FLORIDA-FRIENDLY LANDSCAPING TM GUIDE TO PLANT SELECTION AND LANDSCAPE DESIGN • 2010