The Deep End

What plants should I use around my pool?

Choosing proper foliage for your pool landscaping can be one of the single most important decisions to complete your inground pool area. It is important to remember not to choose any trees capable of littering your pool to the point of clogging filters and automatic pool cleaners. Deciduous trees such as cottonwood, birch, or magnolia, while beautiful, are notorious for creating more mess than pleasure for your new outdoor oasis.

What you will want to keep in mind while choosing a tree, shrub, or plant is choose something that will bloom and thrive year round. Low-water plants are also a better option as you do not have to plan for irrigation around the pool which can also prove damaging to your pool decking or equipment.

Our two recommendations for all swimming pool designs, including salt water pools, are palm type plants (including windmill and pindo palm), and cacti. Cacti is extremely easy to maintain and aesthetically beautiful to any landscaping. You will want to make sure and have all cacti at least eight feet from the pool to prevent damaging any air-up pool toys or potential poolside injury.

Contact your local plant nursery to check on their current inventory and pricing. Most importantly–have fun during your search! This experience should be fun before, during, and of course–after when you and your friends are enjoying the sun in your new pool.

Breast Cancer Awareness Walk at Cross Creek Ranch in Fulshear, Texas

Cross Creek Ranch has teamed up with CHRISTUS St. Catherine to help fight breast cancer with the “Celebrate Your Princess” Breast Cancer Awareness Walk on Saturday, October 31, 2009 at Cross Creek Ranch in Fulshear, Texas.

Proceeds from the event will benefit the CHRISTUS St. Catherine Breast Cancer Awareness Fund, promoting community outreach, health, wellness and education.

Check-in begins at 8 am at Cross Creek Ranch in Fulshear, TX. There will be tons of excitement in the Kids Zone – bounce house, rock wall, face painters and bobbing for apples! Walk to honor, to support or strengthen the cause and celebrate with us following, at the Pink Pamper Party with local boutiques, spa services, pet pampering and much, much more.

Cross Creek Ranch is a master-planned community in Fulshear, Texas featuring new homes by Houston’s top home builders.  Read more about the Breast Cancer Walk here.

Central Fort Bend Chamber Alliance Mixer takes place in Fulshear, TX.

The first Central Fort Bend Chamber Alliance “Mixer” took place on Thursday,  September, 17th in Fulshear, Texas.  The mixer, which was the groups first official meeting, was held at the “The Lodge at Fulbrook Crossing”. The strong attendance indicated the high level of interest from local businesses to be represented by the regional Chamber Alliance.  Attendees received information about the Chamber Alliance and were encouraged to join the newly established group.  Guests enjoyed complimentary hors d’oeuvres and drinks.  Read more at Fulshear.com