How can I make a power tower in my back yard more appealing?

You can always permanently Mount a Large 240 inch projector Screen on your property in front of it to make it sort of like a Drive Inn Movie Theater:

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I suggest a BIG line of topiary on your deck. Maybe curtains/lattice. you are not going to be able to do anything to it physically that won't get you arrested.

That's a tough one since it's so large. I would just learn to love it and make your deck as inviting as possible.

Hi Cindy,

You are right, that is an eyesore.

From your picture it is a little hard to tell how far it is away from your deck, but for immediate relief either put something up on your deck to block the view-unfortunately for you that is pretty much you can do because it is so massive. Have you considered an awning with a drop down to cover or limit the view.?

Or a more expensive way would be to move the deck and door opening to another side of the house where you have a different view.

Unfortunately the tower was probably there when you purchased the house, if I am wrong please let me know...but all you can do is change up your deck...is there any possibility of transforming your open deck to a screened in porch? A very big investment I know but your space out there would give you privacy and somewhat dilute the view of this thing...sorry but I have no other solutions...best of luck to you...

To block the view you've shown us, a shrub, or small tree can be planted somewhere close to the deck in the line of vision but not so close as to become a problem for the deck when it matures. Visit a garden centre with knowledgeable staff to help you find the right one in your zone that will be thrive in the amount of sun/shade it will get. For when you're on the deck, Some kind of lattice along the deck perhaps?

Thank you for your help. The picture is a little misleading. The tower is about 100 feet from the house. The 2 burning bushes are in front of the tower. I’ll ask garden center. That’s a good idea. I’m not sure why I didn’t think of that. Thank you

Hi Cindy, Yard Art!

Perfect opportunity for a dinosaur 🦕 or a giraffe 🦒 lol.

I’m sure one could find a some yard art somewhere.

I’d even have one made out wood like jigsaw pieces and put it together.

Or perhaps make one that could be climbed ( partial way up) then slide down the side or tail.

A wooden family tree? With cherries for the names? Perhaps a garden . Take a pallet , double the pallet high or even triple it , or even use large rock , then stagger your garden.

I hope this helps some .

Good Luck 🍀

A line of Rose of Sharon bushes between the tower and your deck. They grow quite tall and have beautiful flowers.

Amazing how an eyesore like the tower (and all the lines) can become a plank in your eye. If you want to start with vines, I suggest an old 12’ ladder with lattices on both sides. Plant fast growing vines and they should fill in the ladder and lattices in one season. Best wishes! ☺️

Yup an eyesore where is your property line you plant trees as a barrier or as Darlene suggest Rose of Sharon I have these beautiful bushes along my privacy fence . That is why you got a good deal on the property . i hope everyone is healthy in the home

Build a Trellis arround it, leaving a door to get in or maybe use Arches to surround it and grow climbers up it. Hang things from the trellis or middle of arches. Uou cold even lay large Paving slabs around it and then put up your arches. Use the Paving slabs to hols Large tubas of plants or Maybe Put Figuringes or tall ornaments on the slabs. That way you won't loose any space but infact gain a feature or maybe add Overhead Arched Seats to hide it up a bit. on 3 sides.

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Perhaps you could add a lattice screen to the deck, on that one side, and grow some flowering vines on it.

Hi Cindy, indeed you bought property with an eyesore! However, there are some options to draw attention away from it by installing wind/shade sails. At our local recreation area they have installed a few triangular-shaped sails and layered them in such a way that areas are protected from the sun. They could be used to block an ugly view and also provide shade for your deck. They'd need to be set in concrete, but when layered and perhaps in a variety of colors could add a new dimension to your backyard and be a good investment as they can last 5-7 years before needing the fabric portion replaced. If you have a company nearby, they'd likely be able to figure out where to set the poles for best case scenario on your lot. Hope this helps.

I would plant some shrubs or trees but that really isn't an immediate solution.

Hi Cindy: Short answer - you can't :( However, you can do something in your yard that may help. You can get some roll up curtains for your deck. Here's the ones that Lowes has: Roll up shade at Lowes.com: Search Results

Build a screen around leaving access and grow something up it. That way it will bring the eye down and not up!

As Betsy said, the short answer is you can’t but if you can put up a trellis or pergola of sorts with a ceiling aspect, that might diffuse some of the view.

Hi Cindy, I would put a lattice surround on the deck& plant vines on it or put tall plants on the deck to draw the eyes to the plants not the power tower

Hi Cindy: The only thing I can suggest is to put some sort of curtain on your balcony to hide the view. Perhaps something that is silky and sort of see-through so that you have some sort of view. Maybe something that you can tie back on occasion. Or, even lattice would work.