Want to soften the look of your outdoor AC unit without affecting its performance? In this video, Jodi — Ask the Garden Gal — shares what to plant around your air conditioner to create a clean, attractive space while keeping airflow and function in mind.
With the right plant choices and placement, you can turn an eyesore into a seamless part of your landscape.
🌿 With a passion for horticulture and natural living, Jodi helps you design spaces that are both beautiful and practical.
🌱 AC Landscaping Facts & Planting Tips from Jodi:
🌿 Always allow space — keep at least 2–3 feet of clearance around the unit for airflow
🌱 Choose low-growing or well-behaved plants that won’t crowd or block access
🌞 Match plants to the light conditions around your unit
💧 Avoid plants that require constant watering right next to the unit
✂️ Choose plants that are easy to trim and maintain
🌿 Consider shrubs, ornamental grasses, or perennials for soft screening
🪴 Decorative screens or containers can also help hide the unit
🍃 Keep leaves and debris cleared to maintain efficiency
🌱 Design Tip:
Think “soft screen” instead of full cover — you want to disguise the unit, not trap it. Layer plants around it to blend it into the landscape while keeping it accessible.
🌱 Meet Jodi – Ask the Garden Gal
Jodi has a degree in horticulture and a lifelong love of plants, nature, and creating spaces that reflect the people who live in them. Inspired by her grandmother’s words — “you are so good natured” — she turned that connection into a career helping others design and grow beautiful, functional gardens.
Her approach blends:
🌿 Natural living
🌿 Thoughtful landscape design
🌿 Hands-on gardening knowledge
🌿 A passion for teaching
🌼 For more from Jodi, Ask the Garden Gal:
👉 https://www.facebook.com/askthegardengal/
👉 http://www.naturallyjodi.com
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