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Landscaping around pool
Posted on 4/3/23 at 8:16 pm
Posted on 4/3/23 at 8:16 pm
Kicking the idea of what to do around our pool. Anyone with pictures of theirs? Some do’s and dont’s?
Posted on 4/3/23 at 8:29 pm to Purpleblooded
I’ve posted pics a few times. I went unconventional to most looks around here. Asian garden style. Rocks vs mulch. Virtually no leaves. 90% of my landscaping is evergreen. Looks great year-round
A recent thread that I posted pics in
A recent thread that I posted pics in
This post was edited on 4/3/23 at 8:30 pm
Posted on 4/3/23 at 9:19 pm to Purpleblooded
If you have a dog that likes to dig, avoid any dirt or mulch.
Posted on 4/4/23 at 7:03 am to Purpleblooded
I like and use a dark brown bark mulch everywhere … but never around the pool anymore. It all ends up in the pool.
For the actual poolside landscaping, I’ve switched to the pine straw needles. They all stay in place even after heavy rains. It’s never in the pool anymore.
For the actual poolside landscaping, I’ve switched to the pine straw needles. They all stay in place even after heavy rains. It’s never in the pool anymore.
This post was edited on 4/4/23 at 7:06 am
Posted on 4/4/23 at 9:33 am to Purpleblooded
As far as things not to do, I would 100% avoid any tree, bush or plant that will drop pollen, leaves or branches within 30 yards of my pool.
I would also avoid grasses that have to be trimmed as they often leave debris that then blows into the pool.
Last advice would be to install drip irrigation for whatever beds you do choose to install, covered by multiple layers of landscape tarp and topped with large rock rather than mulch or pine straw so it doesn't blow into the pool or need to be refreshed every spring. Rock is more expensive up front, but the 5Y ownership cost is much lower and requires less work IMO. Its also less likely to attract pests.
I would also avoid grasses that have to be trimmed as they often leave debris that then blows into the pool.
Last advice would be to install drip irrigation for whatever beds you do choose to install, covered by multiple layers of landscape tarp and topped with large rock rather than mulch or pine straw so it doesn't blow into the pool or need to be refreshed every spring. Rock is more expensive up front, but the 5Y ownership cost is much lower and requires less work IMO. Its also less likely to attract pests.
Posted on 4/4/23 at 10:30 am to RaginCajunz
quote:What is the edging shown in your pics? Is it plastic?
I’ve posted pics a few times.
Posted on 4/4/23 at 10:37 am to Tigers4Lyfe
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What is the edging shown in your pics? Is it plastic?
Steel edging. Fairly heavy gauge from Woerner turf.
Posted on 4/4/23 at 11:06 am to RaginCajunz
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Steel edging. Fairly heavy gauge from Woerner turf.
Do you recall what this cost per foot?
Posted on 4/4/23 at 12:19 pm to Ziggy
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Do you recall what this cost per foot?
I don't unfortunately. I think it was north of $30 per 10' stick.
Posted on 4/4/23 at 12:38 pm to Purpleblooded
If you've got challenges with uneven shade and sun, heat or soil conditions consider planting a lot of liriope.
The stuff has been bullet-proof, and depending on the variety gives you attractive blooms late in the summer.
We switched out the liriope for a lot of dead landscaper-installed plants, and have had no problems since.
The stuff has been bullet-proof, and depending on the variety gives you attractive blooms late in the summer.
We switched out the liriope for a lot of dead landscaper-installed plants, and have had no problems since.
Posted on 4/4/23 at 3:01 pm to WB Davis
Off topic but question concerning your cement. Ragin is that Kooldeck you have? How is holding up? Does it "catch" a ton of dirt?
Posted on 4/4/23 at 3:17 pm to bengalman
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Off topic but question concerning your cement. Ragin is that Kooldeck you have? How is holding up? Does it "catch" a ton of dirt?
It's "Sundek" so not sure how similar it is. It's surprisingly tough. I'm a few years in and it has not scratched at all. It doesn't seem to catch much dirt either. I'm very happy with it. Feels good under foot even in the heat. Enough grip to not be slippery but not so harsh as to tear up your feet.
Posted on 4/4/23 at 3:48 pm to RaginCajunz
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It's "Sundek" so not sure how similar it is. It's surprisingly tough. I'm a few years in and it has not scratched at all. It doesn't seem to catch much dirt either. I'm very happy with it. Feels good under foot even in the heat. Enough grip to not be slippery but not so harsh as to tear up your feet.
Do you have any surface cracks at all?
Posted on 4/4/23 at 3:59 pm to Ziggy
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It's "Sundek" so not sure how similar it is. It's surprisingly tough. I'm a few years in and it has not scratched at all. It doesn't seem to catch much dirt either. I'm very happy with it. Feels good under foot even in the heat. Enough grip to not be slippery but not so harsh as to tear up your feet.
Do you have any surface cracks at all?
That is my only issue with my pool. It has nothing to do with the Sundek or the application. I have a few hairline cracks that annoy the shite out of me. At least one or two could have been controlled with better expansion joint placement. Just hairlines, nothing major. The Sundek doesnt really hide them completely. I suppose it helps but I still see them. (hence the annoyance)
I believe they have methods of filling them before doing the Sundek. They also have patterns you can do with that coating to just make them look purposeful. (this is if you are applying on older concrete)
Posted on 4/4/23 at 4:07 pm to RaginCajunz
Perfect. Saw that at another pool and liked it. Probably going to go that route as soon as I finish my porch staining.
Posted on 4/4/23 at 8:08 pm to Purpleblooded
We used Sky Pencil Holly along a fence. On another side, we used sweet viburnums spaced out along a back area for some privacy. No dropped leaves and evergreen for both. No regrets.
Posted on 4/5/23 at 9:33 am to Kay
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We used Sky Pencil Holly along a fence.
These are great, highly recommend. Add year round color along with some cool vertical elements that contrast well with shorter bushes or grass. If you add some low color around it they look great.
Now from a privacy standpoint they don’t grow that tall, maybe 8’ or so after a few years so if you want more vertical privacy you could look at Italian cypress, but you will have to allow more shoulder room with other plants as it grows wider in addition to taller than the sky pencils.
Posted on 4/5/23 at 2:41 pm to Kay
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sweet viburnums
Some sweet viburnum varieties we've bought from local nurseries flourish for a year or two, then die in large numbers.
Other varieties have done OK.
Deep freezes kill these to the roots and you've got to wait a few years for them to grow back.
Not my favorite.
Posted on 4/5/23 at 4:03 pm to Purpleblooded
I have a small section of yard between one side of my pool and the fence. I'm thinking I'll put some dirt over the limestone and then put some artificial grass around the whole edge of the pool and then do potted plants.
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