Transforming the area around your pool with quick-growing shrubs and trees, lush grasses, natural bamboo, and climbing plants on trellis, can offer a visually appealing and practical solution. Here's how.
Landscaping with Fast-Growing Shrubs and Trees
Adding robust shrubs and diverse trees around your pool can create an inviting atmosphere while providing privacy. Consider these options:
- Cherry laurel: With its robust and dense nature, this evergreen shrub can grow up to 30 cm a year, offering a lush green touch to your poolside.
- Elaeagnus: This rust-resistant shrub features silver foliage and varying heights, creating an interesting ambiance.
- Rhododendron: Suitable for shaded areas, this shrub adds a floral touch to the poolside.
- Olive tree: A decorative tree that is resistant to heat, it can provide a relaxing atmosphere.
- Palm tree: With a small root system, it's ideal for planting near pools and helps create a beach zone.
- Cypress of Province: This tree ensures privacy, creates a southern style and forms a column of 6 cm.
- Holm oak: Commonly used for quickly screening high areas. It withstands severe pruning and grows fast.
Introducing Grasses to the Pool Area
Grasses can give a fresh look to your poolside. Consider these grass types:
- Glaucous foxtail
- Lemongrass
- Blue fescue
- Feather grass
Adding a Natural Charm with Bamboo
Bamboo screens can create a natural aesthetic, offer effective privacy and add an exotic touch to your poolside. But remember to install a rhizome barrier to contain the roots.
Enhancing the Area with Climbing Plants
Installing a wooden lattice offers a refined option for complete privacy. It also serves as a support for climbing plants, adding more greenery to your pool area.