Ugly brick wall around pool needs life.
(The iron gates need dressing up also)? (In The back little court yard Im thinking synthetic turf) any other suggestions.
Would like to make my pool area lush with evergreen plants/foliage/flowers but it is surrounded by a brown brick wall without soil.
Thinking of a garden wall? ?
Would this work near a pool ?
What plants would look nice with low maintenance,survive chlorine splashes and not drop into pool..
Any ideas would be appreciated..
(Travertine paving will surround pool and replace the pebblegrete)
Thanks
Jacqui.
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jax99
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olldroo
7 years agoJen Osborne
7 years agolast modified: 7 years agoRendering your wall would do wonder for that area but it is a major undertaking, and so expensive.
When I first looked at your photo it is the grills that jumped out to me. They are rather severe, specially next to the dark bricks.
I'm guessing you do need them there for safety reason, but could they be replaced with glass? It probably won't even need to go up to the top of the arches.
Also if you do set them in level with the inside of the wall you will have room for long planters, with bamboo perhaps?
Alexandra Saaghy
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PRODesigner Plants Aust.
6 years agoPotentially you could look at something like a fake green wall? Really need to ensure though that they are UV and salt / chlorine resistant.
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