- 1). Measure the outside area around the propane tank. Allow a space of 5 feet between the tank and the landscaping. This gives you an idea of how many plants or fencing you need to cover the area and allow space for maintenance.
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Bougainvillea grows well trellised and has colorful blooms.Blooming Bougainvillea image by Tinu from Fotolia.com
Install an arbor or trellis around the propane tank and grow plants that vine. Consider using evergreen, flowering plants such as allamanda, jasmine, bougainvillea or trumpet vine. The plants have a dense, quick growth habit and will hide the tank in a relatively short span of time. - 3
Hibiscus is a colorful evergreen that works well in hedges.Hibiscus flower image by Tatiana Mikheeva from Fotolia.com
Plant a hedge of evergreen shrubs around the tank that will grow tall enough to hide it. Consider using dense and quick-growing plants such as hibiscus, ligustrum (privet), areca palm or arborvitae. Space the plants considering their mature spreads. - 4
Home improvement stores carry a variety of preconstructed fencing sections.grape leaves on a fence image by Tasha from Fotolia.com
Install a small wooden fence around the propane tank and paint it to complement the house and landscape. Home improvement stores carry preconstructed fence sections that only require installing in the ground. Leave the fence bare or install small plants just outside the fence to further accent the area. - 5
Using different containers and plants attractively hides the propane tank.lovely potted plants image by Ritu Jethani from Fotolia.com
Situate various sized and shaped containers and plants around the tank, creating a container garden area. Use containers that bend into the area and add extra appeal. Utilize plants of various heights, growth habits and colors and with different shapes and foliage textures.
