What plants to use around pool
Michelle Pether
5 years ago
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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 MorePlanting around pools
Comments (2)What ever the planting style you prefer and decide to run with, keep in mind the practical considerations with the garden being so close to the pool. -Leaf, pollen, flower and seed drop. I usually recommend plants with larger leaves as they are easier to deal with. - Plants with spikes. - A clean mulch such as 5/10 grade stone or chip to stop soil getting into pool. - Access to your plants for maintenance. I hope your project goes well. If you get really stuck with your landscaping and plant selection I suggest that you contact a local reputable landscape designer or company and get them to provide a consultation. It will be money very well spent and will potentially make savings for you. Hope I have helped Lynn...See MoreMichelle Pether
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