Greetings,
I have some old gas pipes that come out of the ground about 10" from the foundation and enter the house at about 24". I would like to plant something there to cover the unsightly pipes and to deter children from playing with them.
I was thinking boxwood because I can shape it to cover the pipes nicely and it's fairly small and dense. Can I plant that now, or should I wait until spring?
Also, that spot has standing water during a rain and doesn't get much sun, none this time of year. Will a boxwood do okay under those conditions or is there something else that is similar in characteristics, but that would enjoy a damp area with indirect light. I had considered some kind of mint, but it would need to grow at least 2" tall, and don't know of a variety that would do that. I had a rosemary plant there but had to move it due to lack of sun.
Feedback and suggestions appreciated.
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