What plants should I plant around the pool?

And what could be prettier than vegetation to bring color to this relaxation space? It is possible to flower the edges of a swimming pool using resin/pottery pots or to plant them in the ground, which will require compliance with certain rules in order to avoid inconveniences.

The basic rules

Essential for enhancing your swimming pool , vegetation can be a source of nuisance and it is important to respect a few basic rules:

• It is essential to maintain a distance of at least 2 meters between the swimming pool and the plants.
• It is also preferable to select resistant plants (evergreen foliage) which do not lose their leaves or flowers otherwise you will have to clean the swimming pool and terrace too often.
• Avoid plants that attract bees or wasps such as lavender around the swimming pool (even in mild climates).
• The last recommendation is to choose plants or trees with superficial roots.

Potted vegetation

Easier to maintain and able to be moved around as you wish, planters or pots of different capacities can harmoniously enhance a pool area without requiring too much maintenance. You will find pots of different shapes, materials and colors that will brighten up your exterior and allow you to plant flowers or shrubs.
Another advantage of potted plants is that you can decorate the pool with plants that are only grown in Mediterranean climates, such as oleanders, which can be put away as soon as the first frosts arrive.
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Vegetation in the ground: plants to put around your swimming pool

Preparation in advance

Creating flowerbeds in the ground requires more preparation than planting in pots and also requires consideration of how the flowerbed will evolve after its design. Several factors must be anticipated:

• The different heights of the plants that will be planted. Visually, it is more pleasant to have the smallest plants/flowers in the foreground and to have height as you move away from the pool. You can play with the colors throughout the seasons so as to have flowers from spring to autumn.

• When designing your flowerbed(s), don't hesitate to make a sketch including the volume that will be taken up by your plants when they are mature (particularly for fruit trees)

How to choose?

The plants that will enhance your pool area must meet several criteria:

• Since the location of the swimming pool is generally selected according to the maximum daily sunshine rate, it is preferable to choose plants and flowers that are very resistant to the sun.

• The work you will have to do for maintenance, since to preserve the beauty of the place for as long as possible you will have to get your hands dirty. It is possible to opt for beds with more or less significant rockeries which will limit the growth of weeds and allow the different plants to be aerated.

• Finally, the choice of plants is obviously made according to individual tastes and the desired atmosphere at the edge of the swimming pool: Zen, contemporary or natural.

As you can see, creating a beautiful outdoor space requires a personal investment and consideration of a range of factors. Don't hesitate to contact a professional landscaper who can help you create your design.
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