All too often, pools can lose some of their personality and remain concrete holes when there is a lack of decor around, whether this be through patio furniture or plants.
When it comes to the latter, we're taking cues from Steve Martin's '80s home. The LA property featured a Bauhaus-style pool, minimal in its clean, white façade. However, it is enlivened with a row of potted plants lining the perimeter; a fantastic pool landscaping idea more than 40 years later.
The lush greenery and natural pots serve as complementary accents, while the palm trees in the background give the space a tropical feel. It's no wonder that designers say introducing plants and flowers to a pool area is one of the best ways to make it feel more relaxing and look visually appealing.
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Showcasing outdoor poolside plants in style, the Cavo planter features an earthy stone finish that contrasts beautifully with lush greenery. Made from durable, weather-resistant FiberStone in warm grey and brown tones, its rustic, wavy rim and natural texture evoke garden stones, bringing organic charm to any pool area.
Named 'All Summer Beauty,' this Hydrangea is a compact, long-blooming mophead variety that produces big, bouncy flowers on 4 ft shrubs. It's the perfect way to bring an element of Stewart-approved charm into our gardens.
This urn is unbeatable for rustic charm and understated elegance. It would suit a variety of trees, from a Mediterranean olive to many kinds of fruit trees. It will look perfect alongside any pool area or patio. Whatever you're working with in your home, this container is the answer.
According to experts, experimenting with greenery of different sizes is a fantastic way to create dimension in an otherwise flat backyard area.
'Surrounding the pool with an abundance of lush vegetation, such as palms of various heights, adds a refreshing and natural ambience, turning the space into a vibrant oasis,' explains Luisina Marchiori, interior designer at Homerun Brokers.
While Steve's pool features a row of identical potted plants, incorporating a variety of flowers and trees is a fantastic method for brightening up your backyard area.
You can also go the extra mile by introducing vibrant colors, such as pink or yellow, from flowers. You can also play with color and texture with the pots themselves; terracotta and stone are both excellent options to make a pool look more interesting.
Will you prioritize planting around your pool area? Let me know how you'd follow Steve's lead in the comments below.
