Hi geralynkwit,

Here's a site I use. It has a plant database with multiple photos as well as examples of actual landscapes and landscape elements (pathways, gates, front yards, attracting wildlife, etc.)

You can also add plants to a list (My List) and print it off before going plant shopping.

Here is a link that might be useful: Water Wise Landscaping

Around pools:
http://www.amwua.org/plants_for-pools.html

Here is a link that might be useful: Low water using plants in general