Best Shrubs Near Pools

Other options for smaller shrubs that can handle splashes of pool water.

Best shrubs near pools.

They soften the harsh lines of pool equipment and help pools to blend more naturally with the surrounding environment. Plants can provide beauty and in the case of shrubs privacy around a swimming pool. For our posts on other swimming pool design elements see our swimming pools 101 guide. Choose the right plant.

Yellow foxtail grass alopecurus pratensis aureus giant reed arundo donax bamboo some types. Monday friday 07 00am 5 00pm saturday 08 00am 5 00pm sunday 09 00am 4 00pm. Tropical hibiscus can offer both privacy and a hint of lusciousness to your pool area with large sun loving blooms. The best plants to grow near a pool will be those that lend the area a special charm and don t create a mess.

Echeverias are succulent perennials from mexico that feel to the touch like a cross between felt and velvet. For plants that will survive and thrive around a swimming pool in any climate use our list of our favorite hardy pool plants tropicals succulents shrubs vines and ground covers as a starting point. Palms that look attractive near pools include. Hydrangeas are a good option for those areas near the edges of the yard since these plants tend to grow quite large.

They would also be a nice addition to planters near your pool or spa mixed in with other succulents and some ornamental grasses for an attractive low maintenance display. And watch for our upcoming posts on. The best grasses to plant near pools include.