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First, what you should NOT plant. Don't plant shrubs or flowers that attract loads of bees unless they are 12-15 feet from the pool edge. I personally love nature's pollinators, but most people don't appreciate bees, or they are allergic to them. With that said, stay away from Caryopteris, bee balm, vitex, etc. Don't plant trees that drop a ton of leaves, such as honey locust. If there is a drought during the summer, they will drop a lot of leaves. Plus, during the fall, cleanup is a lot easier. Don't plant trees that at maturity will cast a lot of shade. DO use a lot of ornamental grasses. They project a sense of flowing in the wind and some give a tropical feel to the pool area. Depending on when you open your pool, you could plant some viburnums (carlesii or juddii) for some fragrance around the pool. Same goes for gardenias and camellias if you live in a zone where they can grow outside all year. If not plant them in containers and move them inside during the winter. How about some sweetshrub (Calycanthus) for fragrance. For privacy, use any tall shrubs. They don't necessarily have to be evergreen unless your pool is open year round. I'm sure there's a lot of stuff that I left out, but these are the basics that I can come up with right off the top of my head. Hope this helps
What else can I help you with?
Should I clean my own saltwater pool or do I need a pro?
Cleaning a saltwater pool is no different to a chlorine pool. Checking for pH, chlorine levels, etc. is exactly the same, except you have to also check the salt level in the pool as well. Backwashing filters is also no different. The added component is the chlorinator, which is cleaned by placing it in hydrochloric acid in a bucket. Read up your manual if not sure. Experience: Worked in pool shops.
What are some good plants to plant around your above-ground pool?
Personally, short, well rooted grass is what I think is best. It is out of the way and durable enough to allow for people to walk on it often and comfortably. Well rooted so that it will not uproot and end up in your pool. As far as other plants, just make sure you have enough space between them and your pool to avoid leaves and/or petals in your pool, as they can be annoying to remove.
Can you swap your above ground pool to a saltwater pool?
Yes, it's easy! Just add a saltwater chlorinator between the filter pump and the pool intlet. Then add pool salt. Follow the directions in the manual and you will be swimming in your saltwater pool in 24 hours.
Do mint plants grow better in saltwater or freshwater?
Mint plants grow better in freshwater. Saltwater can be detrimental to most plants, including mint, as it can disrupt their ability to absorb nutrients and water. It is important to provide mint plants with well-draining soil and regular watering with freshwater to thrive.
How do you keep swimming suit from fading?
It is most likely the chlorine in the pool that fades colours of textiles. Perhaps the amount of chlorine being produced by the saltwater chlorinator is too high. If this is the case adjusting it down will make the pool more comfortable to swim in as well. take a sample of water to a pool shop for testing.
Can you put balashark in well water?
As long as you have a saltwater well...
Can you use salt and chlorine in your pool?
Yes as a mater of fact that is what salt water pool normally is. With a salt water pool there is a electronic salt water chlorinator installed that uses the salt in the water to create chlorine. However if you don't have a salt water chlorinator and prefer the feeling of a salt water pool then there is no reason not to add salt to the pool as well as keeping up the chlorine yourself.
Trees with non-invasive root systems that you can put around a pool?
Consult a local nursery about this as the answer to this question varies from place to place. as well as with the type of pool you have
What are ways you abused water?
well if you want to know by just not using it for things you really need it forWater plants when not needing tofilling your pool
Where in Pittsburghh PA can you rent out a pool around sq. hill would be best?
well there are two pittsburgs the one in Alabama and the one in California the one in Alabama you cant rent a pool around sq. but the one in ca you can
Will the gravity be enough to grow plants or hold water in a pool on mars?
The gravity will hold water in the pool however the lack of humidity in the atmosphere would probably cause the water to evaporate very rapidly. Plants would have problems as well with this not to mention a requirement for an atmosphere that is composed of the gases they need for them to grow.
Can a freshwater plant survive with saltwater?
Well, it sounds like a good science project. All plants can tolerate a little salt, since salt is ubiquitous. Most plants can't tolerate much. There have been experiments to raise the salt tolerance of some agricultural plants. The white-leaved salt bush found in the Southwestern US uses salt to protect its leaves from excess sunlight. Now if you could make peanuts that tolerate salt well, you'll make a fortune. Self-salting peanuts!
