Asked on Jun 03, 2015
Help!! Poolside landscaping
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Terriann
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I have a very sunny area by the pool tried of planting inpatients annually, anyone have any idea what to do with this area? Something colorful...
14 answers
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How about a nice fountain or birdbath with some potted plants around. Or even a small firepit to roast marshmallows with a couple of chairs by it. :)
Lokie
on Jun 05, 2015
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You could put some kind of garden and lawn fabric down and pour sand in the area so you will think you are at the beach. Sand would get warm on the feet, so don't forgot those flip flops!...you could also cover the area in pebbles, or you could go with turf grass and stepping stones. You could also cover the area with brick and potted plants.
Sarah M
on Jun 05, 2015
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Impatiens usually don't like too much sun unless you get the special variety of them. I would try a more sun loving flower.
Marion Nesbitt
on Jun 06, 2015
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How about some ornamental grasses? Try the zebra grasses, they are awesome.
Wanda Arganbright
on Jun 06, 2015
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some nice tall Sunflowers along the back fence or Canna plants with the large tropical leaves make it feel like vacation oasis
Louise L
on Jun 06, 2015
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My whole yard & poolside is sun all day & here are a couple of pictures. I even put a small rock garden in the corner of my pool (
Mary
on Jun 06, 2015
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Clematis growing up on a trellis. Mandavilla(sp?) is beautiful but not a perennial
Mary
on Jun 06, 2015
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Lay a bed of river rock and install a waterfall. Then you could put some container plants like Hostas and ornamental grass
Louisa Molinari Rosati
on Jun 06, 2015
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One or two beautiful planters mixed in with perennial flowers or grasses
Mary
on Jun 06, 2015
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A mix of ornamental grasses - tall ones at the back -- with black-eyed susans or purple coneflower toward the front would work great. Remember that hostas, suggested by someone else, are going to be damaged by that much sun; they need at least a little shade, except for the very, very light colored variegated ones. (The lighter the leaves in a variegated plant, the less chlorophyll they contain, and therefore the more sunlight they can tolerate.) That could be a really beautiful little corner!
Linda B
on Jun 06, 2015
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It is a sunny area - so no impatiens and no hostas! They like shade. I would definitely plant a vine to cover the fence and give you privacy and more green, Clematis, passion flower, jasmine... Plant flowers that like full sun...so many choices at the nurseries - check the labels. Double dig the planting bed and add soil amendment.
Diane Boynton
on Jun 06, 2015
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Canna lillies of various colors.
Charles Prock
on Jun 07, 2015
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A totally different idea: ever think of making it your own beach? Sand, fire pit etc. You could add succulents, lanterns and already have the chair. I agree on covering the back fence for privacy.
Repurpose Diva
on Jun 09, 2015
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Suellen Clarke
on Jun 02, 2016
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