A swimming pool always makes a splash in a back yard. But without a garden around it, a pool is not really an oasis. “That’s what makes the surroundings — putting in the landscapi… ...

Colorful flowers and tropical foliage just feel natural in that setting. Plantings also provide shade to keep you a bit cooler on hot, ... Some plants don't belong near a pool, however.

Flowering plants for sunny beds or containers Plumbago carries sky-blue or crisp white blooms on cascading stems until frost. Plumeria is a fragrant tropical available in several colors.

A swimming pool should be a gorgeous place -- a respite in the midst of a swathe of fabulous plants. Too often, however, pool plantings are just add-ons, a bunch of ordinary plants thrown in to ...

But not all plants work in a pool cage. You want color, ... If you grow flowers, place them well away from the pool’s edge, so any spent blossoms fall in the bed, not in the pool.

Tips for Tucson and Southern Arizona pool owners on selecting appropriate plants for their pool areas that are low-litter, low maintenance and safe.

Pool's chemicals harm plants . Gardening Mar 23, 2008 ... Drain the pool water in an open area away from shrubs, flowers and ground cover plants. When possible, ...

Next, we turn to Helianthus, perennial sunflowers. These stately plants are great for the back of the border as the can reach 7 to 8 feet. My personal favourite is Lemon queen which carries its ...