Yard Landscaping

There are many aspects to pool landscaping that need to be considered and the main one is plant choices. Having a pool above the ground or in the ground will affect which kinds of plants you need to choose, along with the possibility that they will be exposed to chemically treated water.

Pools in the ground don’t lend themselves to shrubs and trees. The expense of swimming pools that extra care should be taken to make sure they last for a long time. With pool landscaping, shrubs and trees can often cause problems because of their roots that will grow into the pool’s foundation, which could lead to very expensive repair work.

Pools in the ground are often surrounded by a fence, either one purely for safety, or one that is also designed to give a bit of privacy, or even add some good looks to the pool area. Plants can be chosen for the perimeter or any open areas inside the fence. If a pool is inside, the plants should be non-deciduous, so that they don’t lose their leaves every year, usually accumulating in the water. Leaves are inevitable, but avoid planting big trees that will drop lots of leaves into the pool. Evergreen shrubs will also drop some needles, that will then get blown into the pool during stormy weather.

Simple, low-blooming plants are the best for next to the pool. Annual plants will wither and die if they get any of the water from the pool. Creeping plants can help to create some cover for fences, but watch out that they don’t take over. They will need regular trimming to keep them where you want them.

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It may be tempting to plant lots of flowers around the fence of the swimming pool, but remember that every extra plant is a little extra work. Keeping plants that are low on maintenance, that will not grow higher than the height of the fence will allow minimal garden work and allow more time for using the pool, rather than maintaining it.

Small groups of flowers, with open space between them can be used to add a dash of color to the pool landscaping. Shrubs placed in strategic positions around the fence’s exterior contribute to the height of the fence.

Finally, make sure that any plants that are added do not attract flying pests. This may be easier said than done, but if too many come along your time by the pool will be rather unpleasant. Plants that attract bees should especially be avoided for pool landscaping.