Pindo palm tree butia capitata is hardy to 12 to 15 degrees.
Best plants for landscaping around pool.
Choose ovenproof plants that can withstand the reflective heat and glare from concrete.
But if you choose carefully and select plants that can stand up to these conditions you can have a lovely and colorful garden all season.
Between splashes of chlorinated water reflected heat foot traffic and often winter neglect they take plenty of abuse.
Tropical plants to avoid.
Mediterranean fan palm chamaerops humilis is hardy to 5 to 15 degrees.
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Ornamental grasses in general are excellent choices for poolside landscaping.
Life s no vacation for plants installed around a pool.
They are easy to care for not too messy grow quickly blend nicely with other plants and create a striking form day or night.
This succulent grows to about five feet and is fine in frost down to 25 degrees.
And then there s bamboo.
Trees that are deciduous any plant that loses it leaves or have spines cones are not recommended.
Exotic looking plants for pool scaping include.
Arguably one of the best poolside plants is agave.
Here s a list of some that will go swimmingly in your backyard.
As you plan consider these do s and don ts in poolside landscaping.
Any plants that grow low to the ground plant around 6 8 feet back from the edge of the pool to avoid debris dropping into the pool.
A pool surrounded by tropical landscaping is many homeowners ideal for a private backyard retreat.
This particular ornamental grass is miscanthus sinensis strictus commonly called zebra grass or sometimes called porcupine grass.
The best trees to plant around a pool include.
The best plants for landscaping around your pool.
But some plants can put a real damper on your next pool party.
It requires very little water and is a very strong accent plant that can be surrounded by other succulents for a focal point of your pool area.
A touch of greenery can really spruce up your pool if you choose the right foliage.
Select plants that provide interest.
Ideal for low maintenance landscaping these plants thrive in zones 7 to 10 whether in partial or full shade and require little to no mowing fertilizing or watering.
Use greenery to turn your poolside into a private space to relax.