What plants would you recommend for planting around a swimming pool? i'm in the sac, ca area?

i'm going for a jungle like theme. ie planting palms and cycads(sp?) like sago palms. I don't want to spend a lot of time in the yard gardening, but want it to look nice. Where I live the summers are very hot,90+. And most of the yard is in full sun.

What plants would you recommend for planting around a swimming pool? i'm in the sac, ca area?
As long as you stay with plants that tollerate full sun and the heat and aren't likely to shed their leaves in the fall or during the hot summer you should be in good shape. Go down to your local Home depot and talk to one of their informative personell in the garden dept. Good Luck with the jungle. P.S. a mist system goes a long way in the jungle atmosphere and helps to keep thing cool and misty.
Reply:ok we had a pool once and its best to plant things like sunflowers and things of that nature
Reply:Some lower plant that you can plant along with the palms ect..are cannas.They are very pretty and help with a jungle look.They have pretty blooms and come in different height acheivements and colors.They are very hardy,and require almost NO maintenance.
Reply:A nice mixture of palm trees and tropical plants usually work well

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