But, you’ll want to carefully choose the plants thatwill go near a swimming poolor hot tub.
Many succulents don’t have spines, or if they do, they can be small.
Larger succulents with spines can be planted at the back of a border or raised bed.
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One perfect choice: afruitless olive tree.
Plant a few near the pool, patio, along a path, or where you dine outdoors.
Some plants becomemore fragrant during the evening hours.
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If the climate permits, a pool area can appear more tropical with the addition of tropical plants.
Plant them in raised beds or containers far enough away from the pool and center of activity.
Most ground coverings are not considered fancy or temperamental, and they are meant to be trampled.
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Using them to landscape a pool area can offer many benefits to your backyard experience.
These perennial blooms will bring a charming cottage style to your backyard.
They also can attracthummingbirds,butterflies, and beneficial insects such as ladybugs.
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Succulents, such ashens and chicks, also look natural around a pool’srock garden.
Look for mid-to-late-blooming plants that show through the summer.
Try tropical night-blooming red or white water lilies known as ‘Antares.’
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Other popular night bloomers also includemoonflowerandfoamflower.
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