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Plants for the Pool Area

April 23rd, 2011

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Looking for more ideas on what to plant around the fence (perimeter) of your pool area to create more privacy or in the poolside landscape?

Plants that can be used for landscapes and hedges around the perimeter of the pool area (20 to 30 feet away from the pool) are:

  • Rose of Sharon
  • Emerald Green Arborvitae
  • Sunset Glow Bamboo
  • Hydrangea Shrubs
  • Nishiki Dappled Willow
  • Japanese Red Maple
  • Sambucus Black Lace
  • Harlequin Shrub Honeysuckle
  • Variegated Weigela
  • Boxwood Wintergreen
  • Nandina Gulf Stream
  • Yucca Color Guard
  • Yucca Sapphire Skies
  • Viburnum Evergreen Pragense

 

Plants that are safe to use in the poolside landscape or in containers are:

  • Musa basjoo
  • Nandina Firepower
  • Potentilla Mango Tango
  • Evergreen Perennials
  • Heucheras
  • Ferns
  • Bignonia Tangerine Beauty
  • Hostas
  • Ground cover sedum
  • Thyme – Rosemary – Lavender
  • Ornamental Grasses
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