A pool is a relaxing place to play and lounge, but visually, it can dominate your yard. One way to make your chlorinated or saltwater pool look more inviting is by growing plants around its border. Here are a few plants that look beautiful and grow well by your poolside.

5 Plants to Place Around Your Pool

1. Salt-Tolerant Plants

Most plants don’t mind a little extra chlorine in their environment. But if you have a saltwater pool, pick plants accordingly. Agave, New Zealand flax, and oleander are all salt-tolerant options.

2. Lush Grasses

For thick coverage, low maintenance, and minimal leaf litter, there’s nothing like an ornamental grass. Choose bamboo for extra privacy, or lemongrass if you want your poolside landscaping to double as an herb garden.

3. Climbing Vines

If your pool butts against a wall or fence, a climbing vine can create an attractive vertical garden at its border. Hawaiian peacock jasmine is a favorite for its beauty and wonderful smell, and passionfruit vines with their exotic purple flowers will fit beautifully in your island paradise.

4. Succulents

If you want a plant that can withstand the heat and reflected sunlight by your saltwater pool, succulents like the jade plant or echeveria are top choices. Put them in well-drained planters because they are best suited to dry environments.

5. Sweet-Smelling Plants

Plants with a pleasant aroma can cover the smell of chlorine. Lemongrass and jasmine have already been mentioned, and you can also try plumeria trees for extra shade.

If you have a chlorine or saltwater pool on the island of Oahu, choose Aquatech Pool and Spa to keep it running smoothly and looking beautiful. Based in Waialua, HI, they have almost 20 years of experience providing pool and spa maintenance and repairs. To schedule service, call (808) 271-8272 or reach out online.