41 Pool Landscaping Ideas to Match Your Summer Days (With Pictures)

What can I plant around my pool for privacy?

The best thing to use for privacy around the pool is a type of climbing vine. The more foliage the better, but if it also has beautiful flowers or fruit that grows from it then that's even better.

• Wisteria - It can grow up to 15 feet in one season and will provide nice shade for you too.
• Honeysuckle - This is another really fast growing plant that will provide shade for you while also providing some great blooms.
• Grape Vines - These are readily available at garden stores and they can be grown to cover your whole pool area if you want it too.
• Oak trees - If you have the space for it, these are fantastic because they grow tall but not wide so you will still be able to fit things around them.

Privacy is essential around the pool area so if you are considering building a new pool or doing some renovations then you should seriously consider plants that can provide this.

What do you put around the edge of a pool?

Plant a variety of flowers and trees around your pool to create the perfect summer scene. Choose plants that are native to your area for sustainable landscaping.

There are many different types of shrubs that can be planted near a swimming pool as they need little water to survive.

Flowering shrubs such as:

• Camellias;
• Rhodod;
• Azaleas;
• Climbing roses;
• Viburnums.

Trees such as:

• Magnolias;
• Oak trees;
• Evergreens (Pines, Cedars etc.) - to give year-round protection from the sun.

You can also plant ornamental grasses around your pool area for a lovely effect.

Landscaping features to add around the pool

There are many decorative items you can use for your pool landscaping, but some of our favorites include:

• Fountains;
• Birdbaths;
• Ponds.

You can create and outdoor seating area with benches, tables, and chairs. Add a water fountain for an impressive focal point.

Include a fire pit or grill so you can cook outside on those chilly nights. Install solar lights to illuminate the evening hours when outdoor living spaces are in use.

You can build your own deck, stone patio, or pathway for an affordable way to beautify your pool landscaping without breaking the bank.

Keep it simple

Don't go overboard with too many decorations or other features that will take away from the natural beauty of your yard. A few carefully placed items here and there will make a big impact.

Conclusion

Landscaping ideas for a pool can vary from as simple as using shrubbery to surround the pool, or you can go all out and build an extravagant waterfall or pond. The choice is entirely up to you and the budget you want to stick with.

Whatever kind of swimming pool landscaping ideas you choose, make sure they are practical for your area and will be sustainable long-term. Including a variety of trees and flowering shrubs will make your area even more beautiful!

Whether you have a small section of land to plant in, or acres of rolling fields, there are landscaping ideas that will work for you.