A heated pool can raise humidity levels and intense sunlight can fry nearby landscaping.
Pool landscape plants ideas.
In this post we show 11 simple pool landscaping ideas that you can start using right now.
A pretty container adds a splash of color to this modern pool area and complements the lush lawn and contemporary design of the patio.
Choosing the right plants for the landscape design in your pool area is key to creating a pleasant atmosphere.
11 cheap and simple pool landscaping ideas.
A touch of greenery can really spruce up your pool.
Plants around the pool must be able to withstand the high light reflection off the water.
The area around the pool may be tiled or concrete but either way it gets super hot.
Plants will need more frequent irrigation and should be heat loving and drought tolerant.
Raise container plants off the hot surface with rollers or saucers.
Sweep and clean the pool deck.
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These 18 plants are all good choices for pool landscaping.
Like the arrangement shown here make sure to include a thriller a high impact plant with the most height a filler a medium level plant that will fill in space and a spiller a creeping plant that will grow down the side of the container.
Check carefully though to be sure they are right for your climate and soil conditions.
Pull out any weeds in potted plants gardens or the grass.
Around the pool.
Native desert plants mediate between the historic building and a modern lap pool in a garden by phoenix based landscape architect steve martino.
A few things to do before you start pool landscaping.