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Once you have decided on the area for your swimming pool and decking, Trees, Plants and flowers begin to require some thought.  The most common choice of plant material around swimming pools is tropical.

There are many reasons for the use of Tropical; the most common is aesthetics. The natural beauty of fern and palm leafs around water and waterfalls have long captured the allure of vacationers to some of the most natural waterscape destinations.

King Palm and Queen fan Palm, Green Flax and others like Heavenly Bamboo, False Heather, Phoenix Roebellini most commonly known as Pigmy date Palm All are common hearty uses of plant material around a swimming pool. Landscaping And Tree choice is very important in the planter beds adjacent to the walls of the swimming pool as well. Swimming pool plumbing pipes run alongside the pool wall the choice of a tropical plant/tree small root type may be the better choice for that reason.

Another common desire for the choice of plants and trees around your swimming pool is the leaf material falling off into the pool water. Trees that shed during fall cause extra work and dissolved organic material in your water causing a need to use more chemicals and not to mention the service time.

Landscape lighting and area lighting bring a new dimension to your project. Be sure to consider all aspects like, pathway lighting, lamppost and inset wall and Low voltage lighting. Audio video has taken a place within the backyard lighting design as well. Review the links below for more information.

Helpful Resources

• Tropical Plant Materials
• The Landscape Design Site
• Affordable Quality Lighting
• So Cal Lighting
• Pacific Outdoor Living
• My Ideal Garden