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Old 07-31-2021, 07:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Rison2242 View Post
We are considering building a pool and would like a little privacy on two sides. Trying to decide between a step down wall or just foliage. Pros and cons?

Foliage suggestions?
Another vote for foliage! We have podocarpus but wish we had viburnum. Either would be good I’m sure. I do have 2 suggestions though.

One, plant the bushes far enough away from your screen so they can be trimmed behind them. Someone will need to walk between the screen & plants with a trimmer.

Two, check your lawn/plant sprinkler heads often to be sure your pool is not being hit with recycled water. It will upset the water balance in your pool negatively.