It’s no secret that here in Southwest Florida we pretty much live in the jungle. That’s why most people have a pool cage around their pool. . . to avoid being eaten alive by bugs when they are swimming. But that doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice having a gorgeous tropical view while in your pool. Landscaping around pool cages is one of our favorite jobs here at Peer Landscaping of Fort Myers, FL.
Landscaping around the outside of your lanai looks like it would be easy peasy right? But those screens are delicate and screened in lanais and pool cages are expensive to fix, so you want to be careful about what gets planted around them. For example, we all love Bougainville for it’s gorgeous tropical blooms in many different colors. But if you install them too close to a lanai screen, their copious thorns will eventually damage your screens. And pruning them around your lanai is difficult as well. At Peer Landscaping we know just the right kinds of plants and the right amount of space they need to be safely installed around your lanai.
You moved to Florida because you’ve always wanted to swim in a tropical oasis right? But if you’ve moved into a new development, then chances are good that the area around your pool cage is just sod grass, hardly a tropics kind of feel. We can surround your pool with green shrubs and gorgeous flowering plants that add color and drama to your home. You may even want to start throwing some pool parties to show it off!
Some people are extroverts and love to be able to wave to their neighbors from their lanai. But others prefer a little privacy when they are in the swimming pool relaxing. If you’re in that latter group, you’ll want some really nice green shrubs like Cocoplums or Buttonwoods to surround your pool cage and give you some privacy. Both of these shrubs grow to mid height and remain full all year round, and they are easily maintained.
Does your pool cage get a lot of sun in the afternoons? When someone’s backyard faces West, it can mean their pool area gets really hot as the sun starts to move towards the horizon. It can be an issue here in Southwest Florida, because it means it’s hard to enjoy the pool in the late afternoon. At Peer Landscaping of Fort Myers FL we can help by landscaping that side of the lanai with some really nice Areca Palms. These grow tall and full, which means they offer both shade and privacy.
Something a lot of do-it-yourself gardeners forget when choosing plants for around the pool cage is the fact that the chemicals used to keep the pool clean can injure the plants. We can help you choose the right plants that won’t be as affected if the wind covers them in salty or chlorinated spray. Contact us today to start your dream landscape project.
