How To Hide Outdoor Gas Meters

An outdoor gas meter, while necessary, adds nothing to the decor of your lawn or garden. Hide an outdoor gas meter by planting an ornamental shrub. A shrub can make a gas meter appear "invisible" to the casual eye from the front while allowing it to be read by personnel who approach it from the side.

Step 1

Measure from the top of the gas meter down to the ground with a tape measure.

Step 2

Purchase a shrub that does not require fertilizer. A good shrub for the project is the Tecoma stans "Gold Star" shrub. The plant, also known as a Yellow Bell, is hardy in many planting zones. The shrub variety will grow up to 12 feet tall, but can be pruned to a lower height and kept compact. Buy a shrub that is at least as tall as the height of your meter.

Step 3

Dig a hole in front of the gas meter with the shovel. Remove any plastic wrap from the roots of the shrub.

Step 4

Place the bottom of the shrub in the hole. Replace the dirt. Pat the dirt down with the flat side of the shovel. Water the shrub.