Here are some design concepts and tips to consider.
Plants - A tropical plant palette featuring vividly colored flowers is perfect for enhancing the relaxing, resort-like ambiance of a swimming pool and decking area. However, there are also many plant varieties with interesting foliage that will provide much needed texture and foliage appropriate for other design themes.
Pots - The use of potted plants can transform the most lackluster area of an outdoor space. The power of these contained beauties is that they are totally portable. Just be sure to water your potted plants more frequently. They dry out much faster because of exposure of the pot to warm air. Use potted plants as a means of transition. For example, place them at the end of a bench wall, on both sides of a door or gate, or beside pool patio furniture to help bring the pool layout together.
Planters - As opposed to potted plants, planters are a permanent feature of your pool landscaping area. They are typically incorporated into a design as a flat open area in the pool patio, or as an elevated feature adjacent to benches or walls. Either way, planting beds are a great way to bring diversity and vitality to any poolscape.
Boulders - If you use boulders, make sure they fit into the theme of the total design. One of the biggest head-scratchers is when people plop a single boulder around a pool that has no business there. As a general rule, a pool is either naturalistic or not. If yours falls into the "not" category, stay away from the boulder. Now, with that said the proper use of boulders can transform a pool area into an oasis. Boulders are best utilized when they are used in groups and with an abundance of pool landscaping.
Privacy
Privacy is a major concern for most pool owners and visitors. No one wants to feel like they are literally swimming in a fish bowl. The visual and audible screening properties of natural plants and trees make landscaping one of the most powerful ways to achieve privacy in a swimming pool area. A good example is to plant a single row of Leland Cypress trees in front of the pool fence, this will give everyone a sense of security.
Safety
Pool fences are obviously a must with safety. But consider your plants in your safety concerns. Fruit trees and flowers can bring bees and Cacti have thorns. If these plants are part of the landscape have them removed or make sure they are planted far enough away as to not cause a threat to your clients.
Nothing adds class and sophistication to an outdoor area like properly designed outdoor lighting, but it is also a wonderful safety feature if your pool is open after dusk.
Maintanence
If you have a pool service, you probably won’t care but if you do your own pool service, these design tips might save you a headache in the long run.
Plant at least 6 to 8 feet away from the edge of the pool.
Avoid deciduous trees and plants with spines or cones. Leaf litter from large leaved plants is actually easier to deal with than those with pesky little leaves. Either way, it will pose a problem if you aren’t vigilant on cleaning your filters. Even worse, plants with invasive root systems can damage a swimming pool over the years.
Also be sure not to use small pea gravel around your pool because it has a tendency to scatter across the pool deck when stepped on. Round stone 1 ½" or bigger is perfect because it looks great and stays put.
And remember, Greens Keeper is here to help with any of your landscaping needs. You can let Greens Keeper Landscape Maintenance do all the work for you and take the burden off your shoulders all together. Give us a call at 623-848-8277 and let’s talk about it.
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