What to plant in my all exposed sunny backyard by the pool bed?

[nala]

I used to have palm trees but my gardener killed them. Long story. So now I need to plant something i just don’t know want! Ideally plants shouldn’t shed lest they end up in my pool. Direct sunlight. Please help.

 

[cflutist]

Bird of Paradise, agapanthus (standard or mini varieties), fortnight lily (2 - 3 ft tall and wide).
Or a planter bed where a change out annuals depending on my mood.
Old pool built in 1982, black bottom no longer, needs to be replastered.

 

[House Cat]

If you can get your hands on this book from the library or even peek at it at the book store, it has a two page list of plants to be planted near swimming pools

https://www.amazon.com/New-Western-...1536239330&sr=8-1&keywords=sunset+garden+book

These plants all meet a certain criteria, no thorns, won’t drop things that will clog filters, won’t attract bees...etc. Plus, you can plant according to your zone.

 

[Ally T]

@cflutist That view just made my heart stop! Where about in the US do you live? Because I want to come & live there! We've just started watching Ozark on Netflix, and I want to live there too....

 

[cflutist]

@cflutist That view just made my heart stop! Where about in the US do you live? Because I want to come & live there! We've just started watching Ozark on Netflix, and I want to live there too....

San Francisco Bay Area.
I also recommend the Sunset Garden book mentioned by @House Cat

 

[Platinum-blonde]

Do you know what gardening zone you’re in? If you’re unsure, plug your zip code into the following link. http://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/PHZMWeb/

 

[AprilBaby]

If only I had this problem, le sigh.

 

[nala]

Thank you al! Will hunt down the book and keep your suggestions in mind.

 

[soxfan]

Depends on your zone.