Design: Utility Box with Grass - Sun

Published on
April 25th, 2024

Creating a natural screen for a utility box or unsightly area is an easy way to elevate the space. Plant ornamental grasses like Karl Foerster, Switchgrass or Miscanthus, complemented by low-maintenance ground cover such as Creeping Phlox. Progress to medium-height perennials like Veronica and Salvia for added vibrancy. Complete the transformation with a focal point flowering shrub like Spirea or Dwarf Weigela.


Ensure successful establishment and growth with Earl May Plant Start, enriched soil using Structure Soil Conditioner, and nourished plants with Earl May Organic Planting Mix.


Two flower-like symbols, one purple and one orange, representing medium perennials.

Medium Perennials

  • Catmint
  • Coreopsis
  • Salvia
  • Veronica
Pink symbol with three flowers representing ground cover plants.

Groundcover

  • Creeping Sedum
  • Creeping Phlox
  • Liriope
  • Silver Mound (Artemisia)
  • Ajuga
Green flower-like symbol representing grass.

Grass

  • Karl Foerster
  • Switchgrass
  • Miscanthus

Light blue shrub-like symbol representing a flowering shrub.

Flowering Shrub

  • Spirea
  • Dwarf Weigela
  • Itea (Sweetspire)
  • Barberry
  • Shrub Rose / Knock Out Rose
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