Know before you grow: Plant smart this spring
Spring is a great time to refresh your yard with new trees and shrubs. As you plan, it’s important to choose the right plants for the right spots — especially when planting near power lines. The trees you plant today will grow for years and giving them the proper space now helps prevent future outages and keeps your landscaping healthy.
If you’re planting tall-growing trees, be sure to place them at least 50 feet away from overhead power lines. And, try to avoid planting anything close to ground‑mounted transformers so crews can access equipment safely if needed.
Not sure what to plant? PPL Electric offers a list of trees and shrubs that grow well around power lines — including Flowering Dogwoods, Blue Beeches, Black Elderberry, Witch Hazel, Mountain Laurel and more. You can find the full list at pplelectric.com/KnowBeforeYouGrow.
And before any digging project, call 811 at least three business days ahead to have underground utilities marked. A little planning goes a long way in keeping your home — and your power — safe. Happy planting!
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