How to hide trash cans with plants for HOA rules
Tall ornamental grasses growing 5 to 6 feet high can effectively hide outdoor bins while complying with rules that ban structural enclosures. Leaving a simple gap in the plants allows you to easily push the bins through for access and removal.
What people tried
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In their words
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“Anybody have landscaping for trash bins? I’d like to see pictures/ideas. It’s required by hoa (I know, just move 🙃) I have 2 large county bins that I’d like easy access to move & reach.”source ↗
“if hoa is saying no structures at all then you stuck with plants. tall ornamental grasses work good for this, they get like 5-6 feet and you can just push the bins through a gap.”source ↗
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