Is your backyard style a tropical garden oasis or a private mountainside escape? Whatever your taste and whatever your pool, there are dozens of ways to landscape the surrounding area and create the kind of pool Kelowna homeowners escape to because they stand out and provide solace.
Here are some of our top tips for landscaping to suit your style around a pool.
If you are looking for a more tropical-style garden, think lots of leafy greenery and pops of colour from both annuals and perennials.
A rainbow of summer flowers, plants, grasses, shrubs and trees that grow well in containers will add colour to a pool Kelowna residents will love.
Be sure to look for varieties that grow well in the full Okanagan sun.
Some good container plants include:
A mountainside look tends to have more native foliage and grasses.
For a mountainside look, think more native plants to the Okanagan that you can place in pots around your lounge chairs. Some such as citronella, lemon balm, basil, and lavender also keep the bugs at bay.
Some native plants to the Okanagan include:
Many of these plants will attract butterflies, which you can enjoy as you float away in the kind of swimming pool Kelowna homeowners dream about.
Another idea is to plant shrubs or a bordering xeriscape or rock garden near the edge of your pool. Add a water feature such as a fountain or waterfall to make the kind of pool Kelowna homeowners can find some peace.
Remember to avoid plants and deciduous trees that cause debris such as leaves, spines or cones that could cause clog the drain.
Some of those include:
A pool contractor Kelowna homeowners trust will help you find the right pool that will meet your landscaping needs. To learn more about pool design, visit our blog on the top 5 design trends for Kelowna pools.
Rafter 4K Contracting can provide the kind of pool Kelowna homeowners can fit in with their planned or existing landscape and gardens. Get in touch with us for a free consultation or quote.