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Chlorine Tolerant Groundcover

20 years ago

We just completed our swimming pool and I am placing three river flagstone around the pool instead of concrete deck. Does anyone know of any groundcover or grass that is super tolerant of chlorinated swimming pool water. I've enven considererd peatmoss - but i'd rather have something living. All the landscapers tell me that nothing will grow around the pool - so I thought I'd go to the experts. I appreciate any ideas.

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usha
20 years ago
I have trailing rosemary around my pool and i am very happy with it. it looks good all year round in az.
usha
20 years ago
another option is to do container gardening.
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crista
20 years ago
I've had good luck with ice plant and gazanias near my pool.

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