Before you dig anywhere in your yard, call us to come locate cooperative underground electrical lines. Stay clear of any above ground transformers or other cooperative electric equipment.

Place all trees, plants, shrubs and fences a minimum of 10 feet away from electrical equipment. This will prevent your landscaping items from being removed or trimmed for access to equipment.

Here are a few landscaping ideas:

• Use grass, gravel or 2-inch rock around electrical equipment, but do not change the grade.
• Do not use ivy or other climbing plants around equipment.
• Trees should be planted so that at maturity they remain a minimum of 10 feet away from pad-mounted equipment, and far enough away from overhead lines so they do not need trimming and will not obstruct a boom truck when access is needed.

If your landscaping plans call for a tree near electric lines, choose a low-growing variety. Click here for a list of suggested species to plant.

Be alert and keep hand tools, ladders and other objects clear of any overhead lines. If you have any additional questions about landscaping, call us at (252) 247-3107.