2007年8月13日 · Thought I'd start a thread for discussing plants that are particularly good around the pool and plants that are particularly bad. Obviously there's going to be some differences based on climate. On the good side, Pin Oak trees are pretty good as far as trees go. The reason is that they tend...

2016年3月21日 · Hello Folks, Starting to plan landscaping bed to surround back of my pool that is currently under construction. I'd like to have a semi tropical look. I am in the Houston area so I am looking for fairly hearty plants that will live through the …

2022年9月18日 · Pool rendering showed some grassy plants in the water bowls that drain to the pool. Is this even possible? Or a good idea? What can I plant in the water bowls? Or should I just stuck with some rocks and some submersible LEDs? Or fake plants?

2012年3月16日 · You could look into native TX plants, hardy evergreen ones that do well in your climate zone. I'm really excited about this Sea Green Juniper I planted around our pool.

2007年7月15日 · I'm also thinking about switching to salt and am very close to buying. However, a couple friends of mine have killed grass and other plants with the backwash. They were both able to alter their discharge area to reduce the effect. With …

2015年4月2日 · Keep in mind any "fruit" or detritus of plants you are thinking about. We have a 40' tall Washingtonia palm that is shedding tiny white flowers and tiny pea size palm fruit berries into the pool.

2020年4月6日 · I am looking for tree/shrub suggestions to plant along the back of our lot to provide some privacy for our above-ground swimming pool (see pictures). Currently no one lives behind us but eventually someone will build. Currently we have Sky Rocket Junipers and Balsam firs planted around it but...

2015年5月9日 · What tropical type plants work best around the pool? I have a 21" planter bed that is next to a wall, it varies from 5'-4'-4 1/2' wide. I am thinking of a pygmy date palm, bird of paradise, perhaps some ginger plants? Open to ideas? Also, …

2014年5月6日 · Anyone else have some suggestions on planting next to the pool deck. Has anyone tried Hosta's, do they survive the salt and chlorine? Any other plants that would be tolerant of these conditions.

2019年2月27日 · We installed our pool in the fall with a large stamped concrete patio and a retaining wall. On 3 sides of the patio (those without the wall) we have about 2' of mulch surrounding the patio. I'm looking for recommendations for best plants and shrubbery for this area. We live in NC, so while we...