home sectionhome sectionSaltwater pools give you the illusion of swimming in the ocean with the natural salt you use to chlorinate the pool. When you plan your own island-like oasis, lush landscaping around the pool area with trees, plants and bushes provides just the right appearance. Before you begin planting, make sure to plant only plants that can tolerate the salt water from the pool. There are various saltwater pool plants you can choose from that can handle the average dousing from splashing water.
By carefully choosing plants, you can create a year-round landscape around your pool that is both attractive and low maintenance. While many plants will thrive near a pool, some can harm or excessive create litter in the pool area. Mix and match trees and flowers to create a lush garden environment that reflects both your taste and good sense.
Trees of all types bring beauty and structure to a home landscape, with their tall, uniform and long-lived growth. Chinese dogwoods (Cornus kousa var. chinesis) are particularly decorative in home gardens, with creamy flowers in spring to summer and red raspberry-like fruit. Chinese dogwood foliage fades from dark green in summer to red and purple in fall. These trees remain relatively small at just 15 to 20 feet in height and spread, and do well in rows along driveways or paths. Give them adequate space to avoid interference, with the right soil for growth.
Plants soften the edges of a pool, provide privacy and add a warm, tropical feel to the landscape. Evergreen plants are those plants that keep their leaves or needles all year long. This does not mean that they won't occasionally drop leaves. Many coniferous evergreens are not a good choice for around pools because they constantly shed their needles into the water. Still, there are some attractive, safe choices for evergreen plants to place near a pool.
