How do we landscape around our pool?
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Kimberly Barney on Apr 02, 2013I would suggest planting several zebra grass plants. They grow quickly and tall so they will provide privacy but not a full screen. You may also wish to purchase some large pots for colorful seasonal plants. If you want full screening, you may wish to build screens. There are several ways that you can decorate them to fit your style (i.e. metal tiles, wood blocks, glass beads, etc.).Helpful Reply
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SLS Construction & Building Solutions LLC on Apr 02, 2013That pool is going to kill your water bill so I would look for items that don't require much if any water (xeriscaping) - your local university / coop generally has a ton of good advice With that, the first one I thought of for quick growing, low maintenance, doesn't really require water is an oleander & a couple of citrus trees for shade later Good choice on rock as mulch & grass cuttings makes a big mess when the wind blows My last few tidbits, look into a cover to help cut down on the evaporation - pumps do not need to run 24x7 - I used to get by turning it on when we were in the pool & about 2-3 hours at night - if you have a time of use plan, see about using that &/or look into multispeed - energy efficient pumpsHelpful Reply
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LandlightS on Apr 02, 2013A "Spartan Juniper" grows to a mature height of 12 - 15 feet by 3 to 3-1/2 feet wide. It grows at the rate of 1 to 1-1/2 foot per year. Many of the landscape designers I work with use this variety as a barrier from other properties. It would act as a great privacy screen from the road, and from your photos', you could probable plant these on the outside of the fence.. Here is a link to one of the on-line nurseries. They state that it need no pruning, etc, etc. Good luck and enjoy your little bit of paradise http://www.evergreenplantnursery.com/Spartan-Juniper-p/junspa1.htmHelpful Reply
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TRD Designs Ltd. on Apr 02, 2013If at all possible, I would move that fence out further as it really is ruining the pools ambiance. Then some lawn around the coping would be fitting. I photo showing the entire pool from further away would be useful in order to give you a better feel on how to landscape this area.Helpful Reply
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2ms2 on Apr 03, 2013I would screen off the area with shrubs or native grasses.Helpful Reply
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Dennis W. on Feb 11, 2014Ask Dennis.Helpful Reply
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Maria on Aug 08, 2014Pot plnting and a couple of chairsHelpful Reply
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Pat364531 on Aug 08, 2014my suggestions for the fence is Sweet Autumn Clematis! -- it grows very fast and 1 plant covers up to a 50 foot spread, has a beautiful leaf, its actually an evergreen, and blooms profusely with white flowers in late summer through the fall. It would serve as a fence cover for privacy and you can plant some wildflowers or spring/summer blooming perennials in front of the clematis.Helpful Reply
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