What plants to use around pool
Hi everyone, we have just completed our backyard renovation and now planting the area. We live in a coastal area and the plants will be in full sun. Planting behind the retaining wall which has a depth of about 40cm so not much space from the existing fenceline.
Need something that won’t have a root system which can damage pool area. Also there is an area at the back of the pool which we need plants with can give some height to hide garden sheds next door. Any help would be so appreciated.
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Ugly brick wall around pool needs life.
Comments (15)Great choice with the Travertine, my joey just renovated her pool area with it and it looks amazing. I agree with Jenny Torrisi that glass in the archways would make a huge difference. Synthetic turf would be one idea for the courtyard, but it does have to be properly laid. Otherwise if you could extend the Travertine to that area, it would also look amazing. It would contrast well with the plants you have there, and you could add a cantilevered umbrella and couple of large shiny blue pots would add some colour and extra greenery. My big concern though is with those palm trees - quite frankly I find them useless, they provide very little shade, no greenery at ground level and the fonds drop off them indiscriminately and can cause serious injury if someone is in the wrong place when they drop. Lower growing plants in that area would make a huge difference. There used to be a market for established palm trees, not sure if it still applies. As far as the brickwork goes, dark coloured bricks absorb heat, which would make your pool area very hot and the solid walls would do nothing to allow breezes to circulate. I am really anti painting or rendering bricks as that means ongoing maintenance, but would the budget run to cladding the fence at least in a light coloured timber, I think it would give it a more modern look and appear cooler. There is definitely no room for plants, even in pots, but if you are artistic or know anyone who is, you could also attach a waterproof sheeting to one wall and paint a tropical style mural on it. https://www.google.com.au/search?q=tropical+external+wall+murals&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjns-ih0IHQAhVGjZQKHdBHAnkQsAQIQw&biw=1366&bih=638...See MoreNeed ideas for nice plants around pool area?
Comments (10)My piece of advice would be to make sure the plants you select can tolerate being around a pool. This will definitely be a 'splash zone' so any plant species that will get damaged or not cope with salty or chlorinated water. As an example, I have seen a beautiful row of Black Mondo Grass that suffered greatly from the pool water and died. Also be mindful of the size of plants you might be planting close to your pool. Plants with invasive roots or large palms can cause damage to the strucutre of your pool so their locations should be carefully considered. Good luck!...See MoreWhat can I use for screening around my spa that is cost effective
Comments (9)Hi Margaret, Hope you found a great solution for your spa area! I saw someone mention using natural foliage as a screen and thought I’d chime in to propose using a mix of real and artificial plants. After all, living plants may be seasonal (and fail to offer much privacy when they’re not in full bloom). You can check out our range here - www.evergreenwalls.com.au Richard...See MoreHelp with Tiles around the pool
Comments (0)We are building a new pool and need some advise to the tiling/coping. Really love to have a seamless tile look around the pool. Less grout and a square edge coping (20mm) I know people have used normal porcelain outdoor tiles that can have a coping. Really love to have bigger tiles (800's) however I have been advised porcelain tiles may not have the longevity in the pool water and if they have a really rough surface can stain easily? Also interested in Granite tiles in 800's but can take 3 months to order and have to be custom made. May even consider Bluestone. We have a wooden deck and I feel a light colour tile would go against it nicely. Have attached an image of what I like but not sure what they used. We would probably use the same amount of tiling. Any suggestions or past experiences.? Thank you in advance Jenny...See More
8 years agoAnd a few more suggestions, waterhousia weeping Lilly pilly, ficus, ornamental pears, I love bamboo but it is really messy and have heard it plays havoc with the filter
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8 years agoWe have used large pots planted with golden cane palms and diacondra silver falls. Alongside we put in Tropicana lilies.
Michelle Pether thanked noahcat- 8 years agoI put these in at the back of pool. Just bought from Bunnings but can’t remember what they’re called. They don’t have much of a root system
Michelle Pether thanked Gemma - 8 years ago
PRO8 years agoHi there Michelle,
Have you thought about using artificial Vertical Gardens/Hedges on the fence?It's crazy how like-like it looks and it is all UV protected to ensure longevity.
We are located in VIC (ship across Aus) and using our product by the pool wont affect it at all!There's so many designs to choose from and it is extremely easy to install.
If you are still not sure get in touch with us today and we can send you up some samples to show you just how good the product is!
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