Pool Landscaping - How To Integrate A Pool Into Your Landscape

<h1>Pool Landscaping - How To Integrate A Pool Into Your Landscape</h1>Author: <a title="Abhishek Agarwal" href="http://www.articlesbase.com/authors/abhishek-agarwal/5179.htm">Abhishek Agarwal</a> Whether you are considering adding a pool into your existing landscaping, adding landscaping around an existing pool, or starting completely from scratch, there are some special considerations that must be addressed before starting a project like this. Choosing the plants the will be used is an important part of this process. 
 
The choice of plants will depend on your pool, location, existing landscaping, and other factors. If you pool is above ground, you would use completely different plants than you would for below ground pool landscaping. In particular, trees, shrubs, and even smaller plants should all be kept away from an in ground pool, as the roots can grow through and crack the concrete, leading to a leaking in ground pool that is a bear to fix. Most in ground pools will have a privacy fence of some sort, and plants and trees should be chosen and placed outside of this perimeter. Some plants can be used in open spots inside this fence, but again, keep them well clear of the pool itself. 
 
For indoor pools, plants should probably be some variety of evergreens, since the leaves off of deciduous plants can collect in the pool. Even some evergreens, especially the kind with needles, can get leaves into the pool and possible clog the filters. Any plants placed near the pool should be as simple and hardy as possible. Most annual flowers and plants cannot stand exposure to pool water, due to the chlorine in it. Creeping vines of any kind should also be avoided, as they can cause the same problems as tree roots, combined with a tendency to take over any open surface area they can reach. 
 
Outside the fence, you are afforded much more flexibility when choosing your plants, but remember that more flowers and annuals, while often very pretty, require much more work to maintain and replant every year. Try to avoid plants that will grow higher than the fence surrounding the pool, as their leaves will wind up in your pool if they are growing over the fence. 
 
Small clusters of short flowers placed in strategic locations can really liven up your pool landscaping without adding an undue amount of extra work to take care of them. Shrubs can contribute to the apparent height of a fence, but should be kept trimmed below the top of the fence. And don't forget that certain flowers and plants can attract flying insects that may not be desirable and can interrupt you and your guests enjoyment of the pool if they are particular nuisances.About the Author: Abhishek is passionate about Gardening And Lawn care and he has got some great <a href="http://www.Gardening-Master.com/632/index.htm"> Lawn Care Secrets </a> up his sleeves! Download his FREE 78 Pages Ebook, "Gardening Secrets For A Lush Garden!" from his website <a href="http://www.Gardening-Master.com/632/index.htm"> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.Gardening-Master.com/632/index.htm">http://www.Gardening-Master.com/632/index.htm</a> </a>. Only limited Free Copies available.Article Source: <a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/">ArticlesBase.com</a> - <a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/landscaping-articles/pool-landscaping-how-to-integrate-a-pool-into-your-landscape-754014.html" title="Pool Landscaping - How To Integrate A Pool Into Your Landscape">Pool Landscaping - How To Integrate A Pool Into Your Landscape</a>

Whether you are considering adding a pool into your existing landscaping, adding landscaping around an existing pool, or starting completely from scratch, there are some special considerations that must be addressed before starting a project like this. Choosing the plants the will be used is an important part of this process.

The choice of plants will depend on your pool, location, existing landscaping, and other factors. If you pool is above ground, you would use completely different plants than you would for below ground pool landscaping. In particular, trees, shrubs, and even smaller plants should all be kept away from an in ground pool, as the roots can grow through and crack the concrete, leading to a leaking in ground pool that is a bear to fix. Most in ground pools will have a privacy fence of some sort, and plants and trees should be chosen and placed outside of this perimeter. Some plants can be used in open spots inside this fence, but again, keep them well clear of the pool itself.

For indoor pools, plants should probably be some variety of evergreens, since the leaves off of deciduous plants can collect in the pool. Even some evergreens, especially the kind with needles, can get leaves into the pool and possible clog the filters. Any plants placed near the pool should be as simple and hardy as possible. Most annual flowers and plants cannot stand exposure to pool water, due to the chlorine in it. Creeping vines of any kind should also be avoided, as they can cause the same problems as tree roots, combined with a tendency to take over any open surface area they can reach.

Outside the fence, you are afforded much more flexibility when choosing your plants, but remember that more flowers and annuals, while often very pretty, require much more work to maintain and replant every year. Try to avoid plants that will grow higher than the fence surrounding the pool, as their leaves will wind up in your pool if they are growing over the fence.

Small clusters of short flowers placed in strategic locations can really liven up your pool landscaping without adding an undue amount of extra work to take care of them. Shrubs can contribute to the apparent height of a fence, but should be kept trimmed below the top of the fence. And don't forget that certain flowers and plants can attract flying insects that may not be desirable and can interrupt you and your guests enjoyment of the pool if they are particular nuisances.

Abhishek is passionate about Gardening And Lawn care and he has got some great Lawn Care Secrets up his sleeves! Download his FREE 78 Pages Ebook, "Gardening Secrets For A Lush Garden!" from his website http://www.Gardening-Master.com/632/index.htm . Only limited Free Copies available.

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