How to Hide Your Well While Leaving It Accessible

Many folks who live in rural areas have a common issue with their landscaping, an ugly well cap sticking up somewhere in their yard. It’s not something that can simply be removed and it really isn’t feasible to build something over it because it needs to be easily accessible in the event of an emergency. Planting a shrub or bush only hides one side and it would just look silly to have an oasis of shrubs in the middle of your yard. Many consider their ugly well to be an eyesore but just don’t know how to cover it while still leaving it easily accessible.

Considering building a box or having a box built to put over the well. You can plant flowers around the box to dress it up a little or even place a wooden bench in front of the box. While this idea is definitely practical to meet any need, there are also other solutions to cover up a well no matter what the size.

Lighthouses or large pieces of yard art are very decorative to have in a yard. Some pieces stand about 4 feet tall and are almost always hollow in the bottom. The openings on the bottom are the perfect size or can be made into the perfect size to fit over a well cover.

Consider planting flowers around the edges of anything that you use to cover the well. This will add some color without drawing too much attention.  For an even lower maintenance option, you can go with a rock bed rather than a flower bed. The rocks make the lighthouse look like it is sitting on an ocean shore and don’t require much maintenance on your part. Edge the area around the rocks to make it easier for mowing.

You can also consider a container garden. Choose festive or decorative planters for large trees that can be placed around the well. This will effectively conceal the area but leave easy access as the containers can easily be moved.

Of course, you may not love lighthouses or yard but these ideas can get you started concealing an unsightly well. Find any lawn ornament that is hollow on the bottom and will easily fit over your well cover. This allows you to easily access the well whenever the need arises and also creates a beautiful area in your yard.