Between splashes of chlorinated water reflected heat foot traffic and often winter neglect they take plenty of abuse.
Best plants for landscaping around pool.
This succulent grows to about five feet and is fine in frost down to 25 degrees.
Ideal for low maintenance landscaping these plants thrive in zones 7 to 10 whether in partial or full shade and require little to no mowing fertilizing or watering.
Arguably one of the best poolside plants is agave.
Choose ovenproof plants that can withstand the reflective heat and glare from concrete.
A touch of greenery can really spruce up your pool if you choose the right foliage.
But some plants can put a real damper on your next pool party.
Any plants that grow low to the ground plant around 6 8 feet back from the edge of the pool to avoid debris dropping into the pool.
They are easy to care for not too messy grow quickly blend nicely with other plants and create a striking form day or night.
Select plants that provide interest.
A pool surrounded by tropical landscaping is many homeowners ideal for a private backyard retreat.
Use greenery to turn your poolside into a private space to relax.
As you plan consider these do s and don ts in poolside landscaping.
The best trees to plant around a pool include.
Tropical plants to avoid.
This particular ornamental grass is miscanthus sinensis strictus commonly called zebra grass or sometimes called porcupine grass.
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If the climate permits a pool area can appear more tropical with the addition of tropical plants like palms bird of paradise ginger or other exotics.
The best plants for landscaping around your pool.
It requires very little water and is a very strong accent plant that can be surrounded by other succulents for a focal point of your pool area.
Ornamental grasses in general are excellent choices for poolside landscaping.
Mediterranean fan palm chamaerops humilis is hardy to 5 to 15 degrees.
Here s a list of some that will go swimmingly in your backyard.
And then there s bamboo.
Acacia banana citrus evergreens arbor vitae cypress spruce holly and magnolia also evergreen olive trees non fruit bearing oleander actually a large bush and windmill palms hardy into areas of zone 6.
Pindo palm tree butia capitata is hardy to 12 to 15 degrees.
But if you choose carefully and select plants that can stand up to these conditions you can have a lovely and colorful garden all season.
Life s no vacation for plants installed around a pool.