Points to ponder:

• Remember to choose plants that require a minimum of maintenance. You don't want plants that drop lots of leaves or blooms. Having a large amount of debris in your pool is unsightly and when they start to decompose, algae will thrive on them. If you do choose a plant that creates a lot of debris to be placed near your pool, be aware that regular cleaning will be required for the sake of your pool.
• Plants that boom during the warmer months of the year are nice because this is normally the time you are using and enjoying your pool and its environment. Some suggestions for warm weather color are the Bougainvillea Barbara Karst and the Green Cloud. Both of these plants bloom all summer long as long as the temperatures are warm.
• The hot Arizona sun can destroy certain kinds of plant life. Make sure the plants you choose can take the heat! Cacti and succulents are very good choices. They are at home with the reflected sun, require little irrigation, produce almost no litter, are attractive all year long, and many have absolutely beautiful blooms. Make sure to plant cacti far enough away from the pool to prevent accidental injury to people or damage to things like beach balls.
• Any plants that have a small amount of litter (like the bloom on the Texas Ebony Tree, for instance) should be planted downwind from your pool. This will help with keeping your filter clean and in working order.
• To reduce the amount of litter from palm trees, keep the fronds pruned and remove any flowers before the seeds are set.