Your pool is a focal point for your yard and will have an amazing impact on the look and feel of your home. Adding the right plants can make this lovely feature even more inviting, create natural shade and ensure you end up with an entertainment-ready you’ll love to share. Choosing the right plants for your pool and creating a landscape allows you to make the most of this important feature.
Choosing Poolside Plants and Landscaping
Plants can soften the look of your pool and add both color and style, provided you choose the right plants for your space. Draw inspiration from the pool itself, your home’s look and design and even the rest of your yard when you choose the plants and features for your pool area. The plants you choose should accent your pool and hardscape, be safe for the pool deck and ideal for your space.
Containers are Best
When you add plants to your pool deck area, opt for containers instead of in-ground options. You can easily move container plants around to take advantage of the sun and you won’t have to worry about runoff impacting the pool itself.
Trees and other large plants can be placed in the ground, provided you choose a location that will not trigger runoff of rain or sprinkler water into the pool. Regular maintenance can prevent leaves and debris from entering your pool; caring for those plants that overlook your pool and regularly trimming them can prevent damage and ensure your pool stays in ideal shape.
What Plants are Best?
The right plants for your space will fit the overall design and feel of your home and add pops of color and texture. You have a wide variety of plants to choose from and should consider the following.
- Trees with broad leave and evergreens can provide shade and color around your pool area; check with your landscaper to determine which trees will best suit your space now and as they grow.
- Plants in containers, including colorful flowers, can be moved around as needed to highlight the space and ensure the plants are getting enough light and water to thrive.
- Succulents that require little water and that thrive in dry conditions can be used to add both color and texture, without committing to a difficult or lengthy care process or maintenance routine.
- Perennials allow you to plant once and benefit from the color and texture year round, while annuals allow for an ever-changing landscape and plenty of color around the concrete pool.
Lighting
Your plants will look their best when you showcase them with lighting. Solar lanterns, and lights or hardwired lights can help you highlight the features you have chosen and enhance safety as well.
Choosing plants and landscaping for your pool is a creative and fun way to make the most of this space and to highlight your pool’s best features. Contact us to learn more about improving your home’s landscape with a concrete pool that can be enjoyed and used for entertaining year after year.
