1. Place an artificial landscaping rock over pool pumps and other monstrosities threatening to obstruct your view. If you've tried just about everything else to hide the eyesore, this might be the solution! It also comes with two stakes so you can anchor it into the ground! Promising review: "Very realistic in color and texture.

Helped us hide a pool pump and protect it from the hot sun and golf balls since this property is on a golf course. Very sturdy, durable, and surprisingly lightweight. Great quality! " — Catherine Get it from Amazon for $47.

98 (also available in many other styles/sizes ). 2. Treat your yard with a lawn repair formula so you revive your dead grass and finally take pride in your yard again! This helps regrow the grass and reverse scorch marks caused by pet urine, digging, and general wear in high-traffic areas.

Promising review : "I have used EZ Seed for years because I have dogs and they can be a little hard on grass! EZ Seed never fails us! Starts growing in about one and a half weeks. Nothing compares. It's pricey but worth it.

" — Nanci Get it from Amazon for $19.24+ (available in five sizes and in multipacks). 3.

Dress up your AC with a lovely wood privacy screen and planter box . This will elevate your outdoor area while also concealing the unit that you hate to look at. Plus, adding some colorful flowers to the planter boxes will only further distract from the eyesore! Promising review: "Love the idea to hide the utility box in my backyard wit.